Program Operations Specialist (Child and Youth Services)

Quick Facts

• Role: Program Operations Specialist (Child and Youth Services)

Description

Assist the Child and Youth Services (CYS) Coordinator with operational functions of the CYS program, including program administration, budget preparation and analysis, staffing, and data/statistics reporting. Perform duties under general direction, ensuring compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Use automated systems to maintain accurate program statistics and support the CYS Annual Report.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operational functions of the CYS program per statutory and regulatory requirements

• Support budget preparation and justification; analyze monthly budget reports and adjust programs to meet CYS financial and program goals

• Recruit, hire, and supervise CYS staff (including the CYS Nurse, Functional Technology Specialist, and other CYS personnel)

• Use automated systems to collect and maintain up-to-date statistical data; analyze statistics for inclusion in the CYS Annual Report

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and a Social Security Card

• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements

• Complete a one-year probationary period if required

• Satisfactorily complete employment verification (E-Verify)

• Complete pre-employment checks including a Tier 1 background investigation per AR 215-3

• Provide current health assessment (mental/physical health, freedom from communicable disease, immunizations per Army/DoD policy including annual influenza vaccination)

• Travel to on- and off-post locations may be required

Qualifications (Mandatory)

• Progressive work experience directly related to duties equivalent to the next lower grade level

• Experience working with regulatory requirements, personnel, funding, and budgeting proponents; knowledge of management analysis and personnel development; understanding APF and NAF funding and oversight relationships to CYS programs

• Four years of program administration experience in child and youth programs

• Experience training adults and working effectively with command staff, professional staff, and parents

• Ability to plan/organize work and analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions

• Comprehensive oral/communication and analytical writing skills; ability to present ideas and proposals to varied audiences

• Ability to use computers with standard office software (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and email)

Highly Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with CYMS and CYERT (or similar automated systems)

• At least 1 year of experience as a Dept of War Child and Youth Services Coordinator, Child and Youth Services Administrator, or Child and Youth Services Program Operations Specialist

Benefits

• Army NAF employment benefits including health and life insurance enrollment, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays for eligible employees

• Access to on-base facilities such as fitness centers and libraries

• Opportunities for professional development (training, education, and certification)