CYS Special Needs Program Manager NF-04

Full Job Description

This position is with MWR Child And Youth Services (CYS) Base at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. This is a Regular Full-Time position that is eligible for leave accrual and benefits.

Morale Welfare and Recreation Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: Available to MWR CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours) First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Second and Subsequent Child: At least 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: 1.

A bachelor's degree or higher that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in special education, early childhood education, child/adolescent development, elementary or secondary education, youth development, or other closely related field such as psychology/sociology or social work (must include 24 semester hours in child/adolescent psychology, sociology of the family, developmental psychology, social work with child/family emphasis); OR 2.

Completion of 24 semester hours in coursework as indicated above, plus additional related coursework or experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a 4-year course of study.

In addition to meeting one of the education requirements above, all candidates must possess progressive experience working in a group setting with children and/or youth which included performing duties directly related to the position to be filled.

This experience must include at least one year equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level.

Candidates must also possess at least two years of experience monitoring the implementation, progress, and outcomes of child and/or youth individual education plans within a large group setting, such as a school or comprehensive child and youth program.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" and may be sent first for consideration.

Highly Preferred candidates will submit resumes that reflect ALL of the following: 1. A Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Special Education. 2.

Two or more years of experience/skills developing supports that accommodate children with special needs and children with challenging behaviors. 3.

Experience in implementing the Army CYS Operational Guidance for Behavior Support. 4. Two or more years of experience coaching or mentoring other adults. 5.

Two or more years of experience working with children under 5 years of age in group settings. 6. Experience advising or advocating for families of children with special needs. Major Duties:

• Serves as a Child and Youth Services (CYS) Special Needs Program Manager and provides training to staff on strategies to facilitate positive interactions and successful inclusion of all children and youth enrolled.
• Serves as Subject Matter Expert/Augmentee on the Multidisciplinary Inclusion Action Team (MIAT). Develops internal CYS Teams (trainers, School Liaison Officers (SLO), managers, parents and Program Assistants).
• Serves as advisor and advocate for parents of children/youth with special needs. Maintains liaison with Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) to assist Army families in locating and accessing appropriate services.
• Works collaboratively with other CYS Managers, trainers, specialists, and SLOs to ensure seamless service and continuity of quality options for all children and youth. Serves as a member of the Multi Disciplinary Team Inspection (MDTI) Team.
• May be required to perform health related practices as reasonable accommodation for children with disabilities. Identifies negative factors that may contribute to non-success of children/youth to include the program environment.