Child and Youth Program Coordinator

Job Posting Title

Child and Youth Program Coordinator

Agency

025 OKLAHOMA MILITARY DEPARTMENT

Supervisory Organization

OMD J1 FAC

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Job Description

Salary: $46,667.25

Basic Purpose: This position is required to provide information, referrals, follow-up and outreach to military service members and their families in accordance with National Guard Bureau regulations . Reports to the Lead Child and Youth Program Coordinator.

Typical Functions :

• •The Child and Youth Program Coordinator (CYPC) shall, in coordination with the SFPD, coordinate and conduct evidence-based, developmentally appropriate life-skill and resilience-building education and youth development for school-aged dependents of Army National Guard members. Priority of support shall be deployment support and steady-state program ARNG requirements. Child & Youth programming outside of YRRP events must be conducted in locations where ARNG children and youth live. Other service component dependents may participate in Child & Youth Services events if the cost of support is incidental (adding no additional cost to the event, where funds would be lost if open spaces are not filled) to the cost of the event.
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• •The CYPC shall coordinate with the YRRP POC for support of Child & Youth Services training and support for school-aged attendees at pre-deployment, during deployment and post-deployment events as indicated by the SFPD. The CYPC shall provide the YRRP POC with support and space requirements for expected attendance and a projected child and youth programming agenda. CYPC cannot provide or supervise childcare services (0-5 yr olds) and are not responsible for securing childcare services for events.
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• •The CYPC shall identify available resources for families which support Army National Guard children and youth (0-18 yrs of age); however, programming efforts will target school-aged youth through training and coordination of Child and Youth Services support for deployed personnel and their families during the deployment cycle, and ensuring that families are educated, trained and supported regarding available resources, benefits and programs during each phase of the deployment cycle. CYPC shall monitor the development and delivery of standardized training packages, briefings, and other associated materials required to support the deployment process.
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• •The CYPC shall market available DoD and National Guard/military childcare fee assistance resources to eligible Families, educate Families on the eligibility requirements and application process, and assist Families with identifying the forms and required documentation to apply for these programs, to ensure maximum participation.
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• •The CYPC shall coordinate and provide briefings on the local Child and Youth Services program, as well as benefits and resources available to Service Members, Family members, and youth, as required by state-level plans and guidance. Briefings shall provide Service Members, Family Members and youth with the local, state and federal resources (including Army Fee Assistance, Our Military Kids, Tutor.com, Zero to Three, Military Child Education Coalition, etc.) that they are eligible to use, as well as information on how to contact the Family Program Office for additional information.
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• •The CYPC shall, at the request of the SFPD, conduct briefings to the state military leadership and relevant community partners on the issues facing military-connected children and youth, and provide updates on programs and services available to them.
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• •The CYPC shall provide planning, liaison, development and delivery of services available both within the Department of Defense structure (e.g. Army Community Services, Morale, Welfare and Recreation, DDR, etc.) and from collaborating national-level civilian organizations (e.g. Boys and Girls Club of America, 4-H/USDA Extension Service, etc.) and local community-based organizations. Contacts may be gained from the State Family Program Director and Airman & Family Readiness Program Managers. New contacts shall be continuously sought out in efforts to increase networks of support for families, youths, and children. CYPC shall analyze ability to reach ARNG children through a combination of centralized activities such as youth camps and community and/or unit-based offerings. The CYPC shall regularly review data collected from national-level sources to identify program gaps and establish new partnerships.
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• •The CYPC shall develop and maintain a directory of resources, agencies and organizations that are available to assist military children and a library of curriculum resources that support Child & Youth Services requirements and expectations. Additionally, the CYPC shall ensure information regarding research and policy/legislative changes impacting military children and youth is updated and kept current.
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• •CYPC shall access and analyze data from surveys and informal interactions to identify Child & Youth Services local needs and develop/coordinate program support resources to meet identified needs of the customer.
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• •The CYPC shall attend state-specific Family Programs training conducted by the Family Programs Office/SFPD.
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• •The CYPC shall become familiar with and maintain access to all DoD/Army/NGB/ARNG regulations and guidance that are applicable to the execution of school-aged services and youth development programs within the military services.
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• •As requested, and with SFPD concurrence, the CYPC shall provide program support services to Military and Family Readiness Groups (FRG’s) as required by state/territory guidance or plans. Work closely with Military and Family Readiness Assistants and volunteers to assess and evaluate the needs of the deployed personnel and their families. The CYPC shall ensure youth-specific resources are made available to support Family Assistance Center operations. Follow-on assessments shall be conducted as required.
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• •The CYPC shall provide adult lead sponsorship to the state National Guard Teen Panel and is responsible for identifying and training youth delegates to fill these positions. The CYPC shall submit recommendations to the NGB POC for the Guard Teen Panel (GTP). CYPCs may serve on the state Family Program Advisory Council (or equivalent) to provide background data and analysis for the Government regarding the planning and execution of the State Family Program Conference/Workshop and applicable events.
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• •The CYPC shall compose and route correspondence, including e-mail and complete correspondence in accordance with NGR 25-52 and AR 25-50. The CYPC shall be required to complete and forward all required Child & Youth Services reports in the correct format and timeline.
• •The CYPC shall provide services that comply with all published guidance of the State Family Program Office Child & Youth Services operations.

• •The CYPC shall secure and safeguard all Government property, including documents provided for or created by the operations of Child & Youth Services. It is understood that all records, documents and resources utilized by the CYPC, and in support of Child & Youth Services operations are for official Government use only and remain Government property on termination of employment.
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• •The CYPC shall use Government phones, computers and other communications & electronic equipment for official Government functions only.
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• •The CYPC shall respond to and effectively handle time-sensitive Child & Youth Services queries as they are received, and no later tha