CYS Training Specialist NF-04

Education must have been directly related to the position to be filled (general psychology/sociology courses are not qualifying). (QUAL 1) Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree or higher that included or was supplemented by major study (at least 24 semester hours) in child development (including directly related behavioral science), childhood education, or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled consistent with: For positions in CDC, FCC or CLEOS – Early Childhood Education, Child Development and/or Elementary Education. For positions in SAS – Early Childhood/Child Development; Youth Development; Elementary Education, and/or Secondary Education. For positions in a Middle School/Teen Program – Youth Development, Elementary Education, and/or Secondary Education. OR (QUAL 2) Combination of education and experience as follows:Successful completion of at least 24 semester hours in a major course of study in an appropriate CYS field commensurate with the program assigned as indicated above, plus appropriate work experience that provided knowledge skills and abilities directly related to the duties described in the fields appropriate to the position. Appropriate experience and course work must be comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the four-year course of study described above. In addition to meeting one of the requirements above QUAL 1 or QUAL 2) candidate must possess: 1. At least twelve (12) months experience working in child and youth programs. 2. At least one year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. 3. The ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. 4. Experience in planning and conducting training for child and youth staff. 5. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
**Now offering 100% discount on childcare for the first child, 25% discount for each additional child (after a multiple child discount of 15% and any deployment discounts applicable) – subject to approval annually** **CYS employees are now entitled to Commissary Privileges with proper employment verification – subject to approval annually** This position is for multiple locations at Fort Carson, Colorado.