CYS Special Needs Program Manager NF-04 bei Department of the Army

Not Required

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.

Qualifications

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 or 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" or "Best Qualified": A bachelor's degree (or higher) in Special Education. Two or more years of experience/skills developing supports that accommodate children with special needs and children with challenging behaviors. Experience in implementing the Army CYS Operational Guidance for Behavior Support. Two or more years of experience coaching and mentoring other adults. Experience developing training presentations and delivering training to large audiences. Experience advising or advocating for families of children with special needs. The experience and knowledge listed above MUST be reflected on your resume to be considered a highly preferred/Best Qualified candidate. Applicants meeting the highly preferred criteria position will be referred first to the Selecting Official. All other applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection.

Education

Proof of education is required at the time of application. Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled. General Education courses do not count toward the credit total.

Other Information

Area of Consideration This job is open to candidates worldwide. Manual Application Option If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form. Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 3:00PM CST on 10/20/2025 to ensure timely processing. Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating. PCS Costs Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Government's interest. Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) may be authorized for this position if the selectee is determined to meet eligibility requirements. Allowances and Differentials This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. Foreign overseas allowances, Post Allowance, and differentials will not be paid. Employment overseas provides a lot of additional benefits and entitlements. For information please contact CHRA NAF C2SC - Recruitment Branch at [email protected]. Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program. For more information, go to https://www.militaryonesource.mil/special-needs/efmp/. Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities: After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date. Discover Your Path to Success Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit, your go-to guide for understanding our hiring processes and making your application stand out. Inside you will find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared. Click this URL to view the kit: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF_Applicant_Information_Kit.pdf Other This is a Regular Full-Time position with a minimum work week of 40 hours and eligible for benefits. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires. U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. In NATO countries, employment under U.S. conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to individuals who are nationals of a NATO country. These individuals may not be employed under U.S. employment conditions in the country of their citizenship.