Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

• Child and Youth Coordinator
• 1 position until filled

Agency Information:

Kansas National Guard

G1 Personal Directorate

G1 Support Services

Topeka, Ks

About the Position

Who can apply: Those who meet the qualifications

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: 8:00 am till 4:30 pm

Eligible to Receive Benefits: YES

Veterans' Preference Eligible: YES

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Compensation: $ 27.00 per hour.

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

• Conduct State/regional youth leadership training events. Within available funds, conduct single- and/or multi-day training events to include youth camp, within a reasonable commuting distance of your youth that target specific Child and Youth Program objectives found in AR 215-1. Plan programs that utilize trained and certified instructors and/or evidenced based curriculum to support these events and obtain feedback from attendees and parents regarding program/event satisfaction, training objectives met, youth needs and program gaps via program assessments during these events. Plan training focused on resilience and life skill building activities that prepare youth to cope with the challenges of being a military child and reduce risk-taking behaviors. Direct the State Teen Council in the planning and execution of Child & Youth Program events. Execute and plan events celebrating Month of the Military Child. These events should be conducted at different locations within the state to ensure the highest participation and accessibility. Conduct review on past participation and/or needs assessments to appropriate.

• Develop/grow/maintain State/regional/unit level Teen Councils. Teen Councils should serve as the voice of ARNG youth within your State, providing feedback on training and support needs for the 13-18 year-old population. In addition, Teen Councils communicate program gaps/needs and best practices to the ARNG Child & Youth Program Manager through their LCYPC. Forward any unresolved issues to the SFPD for awareness/action within the Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) process. All States are required to maintain a State Teen Council/Panel.

• Conduct a State Youth Symposium to bring together ARNG youth delegates (volunteers) from around the State for youth leadership training. Conduct Regional Youth Symposium (Youth Leadership Forums) yearly and the Regional Youth Symposium agendas must be approved by the ARNG Child & Youth Services Program Analyst at least 60 days in advance. Hosting State Coordinator will be responsible for the site, logistics (transportation to/from the airport and the Symposium location AND transportation to/from off site activities and contracted lodging for all delegates and training support materials. Coordinate with states within the region to negotiate the funding of instructors or material costs. Assist State and Regional Youth Symposiums in submitting an after action report to the ARNG CYS Program Analyst within 14 business days post-event.

• Provide required training to specified volunteers in areas including, but not limited to child & youth growth and development, health and nutrition, developmental programming, discipline & guidance techniques, parent relations, family style dining, child abuse identification, reporting and prevention, and safety. Ensure background checks are initiated for all volunteers and develop and maintain tracking system to streamline process timelines.

• Provide Child and Youth Services support to the planning and execution of school-age support activities and youth development training during Yellow Ribbon events. QCYS expenditures in support of Yellow Ribbon child and youth activities should be limited to training support materials on hand. All child care requirements must be funded by the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program. CYPCs cannot provide child care (babysitting) services.
  Conduct school and community outreach to educate school and youth-serving personnel regarding deployment-related and separation-related challenges impacting Military Families, and to leverage available community resources in support of program goals.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree

Licensing & Certification: American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Minimum Qualifications: 5 years experience in event planning or education related field

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must pass a KBI background investigation

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Angelina Farias

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 785-646-2263

Mailing Address:

State Human Resources

2022 SE Minuteman Road

Topeka, Ks 66619

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Topeka, KS 66612

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