Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team-oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps. This position is located at SAC, Camp Foster. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a Training and Curriculum Specialist, NF-04.

Major Duties

Training
Orients new CYP professionals to the child and youth system and provides basic information that can be applied in all program settings. Coordinates with CYP Directors to establish training plans and a schedule for professional training. Ensures CYP training opportunities include management, support, and direct care professionals. Provides training that is appropriate for, and tailored to, the age group of the children and youth with whom the CYP professionals work. Executes the DoD Standardized Module Training Program, provides initial orientation, ongoing annual training and ensures training is available to support career progression.

Incumbent arranges for subject matter experts to conduct/support specialized training. Ensures completion and documentation of required training. Works with CYP professionals to ensure modules are completed. Identifies additional training needs. Maintains training records and supports Individual Development Plans. Prepares training status reports and recommendations to supervisors and notifies CYP Directors of employees' and providers' training status and performance. Develops programs that encourage and support the pursuit of continuing higher education by documenting requirements for completion of the Child Development Associate or the Military School-Age Credential. Provides information, assistance and guidance to CYP professionals seeking college-level classes to meet professional goals. Assists FCC Director and FCC Monitor(s) in the accreditation process for providers. Develops a working relationship with local colleges, universities and professional organizations and advises employees/providers about continuing avenues of professional development.

Participates in the CYP Inclusion Action Team meetings as required. Coordinates staff training that includes reference to food and environmental allergies or physical disabilities, and policies and procedures on special needs accommodations. Maintains supporting documentation on participants with special needs and ensures proper attention is provided.

Classroom/Program Support
Ensures implementation and execution of the Marine Corps standardized curriculum within the Child Development Program (CDP). Assists Program Assistants and Leaders by documenting observations and assessments, evaluating classroom environments, approving weekly lesson/activity plans, and providing additional training when needed. Coordinates programming that supports the participant's physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development regardless of setting or length of time in care. Ensures quality and consistency of developmental programming to include the environment, equipment, materials, program structure, curriculum, risk management practices, and oversight and coordination of activity schedules and lesson plans. Role models appropriate behaviors and techniques working with children and youth. Observes in program settings during hours of operation to assess employee competency and direct training needs for groups and/or individuals. Works with other CYP professionals to evaluate classroom or activity area environments and makes recommendations to the CYP Director for the selection of developmentally appropriate toys, materials and equipment. Reviews completed assessment forms and in coordination with the CYP Director, prepares a corrective action plan to remedy identified deficiencies. Monitors progress and assesses program and environment in a timely manner. Maintains a resource file library to aid CYP professionals in preparing lesson plans and activity schedules and to assist with training objectives. Assists in and supports development and implementation of parent education and parent participation programs.

Compliance
Provides support for CYP professionals in preparing for inspections and accreditation. Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity policies and communicates support of those policies to CYP Professionals.

Personnel Management
May supervise employees (if applicable) to include: assigning and distributing work, coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring employees; approving and disapproving leave, recommending and completing personnel actions, completing performance reviews and signing timecards, training employees, keeping abreast of and actively supporting the principles of the EEO program, and prevention of sexual harassment. Must be alert to alcohol and substance abuse, and take appropriate action.

Additional Responsibilities
In the absence of CYP Management, incumbent may assume the responsibilities of the CYP Director and perform duties and requirements of the position. Incumbent is a mandatory reporter as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect. Perform other duties as assigned.