CYS Specialist (School Liaison Services) NF-04

Summary This position is located at Child and Youth Services, Fort Drum, New York. Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR), Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: Available to MWR CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours). First Child: 100% childcare fee discount. Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives and bonuses will not be paid. * Commissary privileges! See 'Additional Information.' Fort Drum, home of the 10th Mountain Division (LI), is located in northern New York's picturesque North Country, one of the most historically unique and geographically beautiful areas of the United States offering many outdoor recreational opportunities from hunting and fishing to winter sports. Fort Drum is approximately 30 miles south of the Canadian border, 85 miles north of Syracuse, and 350 miles north of New York City. Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) employees enjoy great benefits and unique opportunities including: competitive salaries; flexible, part time/full time positions; career diversity and progression; paid leave; medical, dental, vision, life insurance; flexible spending account options and 401K/retirement. FMWR employees are provided job-related training and continued educational opportunities; have access to use free state of the art fitness facilities and a pool; opportunities to work special events to include festivals, 5k runs, and recreational activities while serving our military community; can enjoy HyperBowl entertainment, recreational lodging, discounted tickets for theme and local attractions; rent boats, campers, party equipment, etc.; and receive discounted child care while employed by Child and Youth Services (CYS). A career with FMWR awaits you, and is your gateway to travel and work at any one of more than 70 U.S. Army installations worldwide. We are excited to welcome you to Team Drum!Major Duties: Serves as the School Liaison Officer (SLO) with responsibility for the oversight of all installation Child and Youth Services (CYS) issues involving public schools and their relationship to the local military community. Functions as an intermediary between and advocate for parents/youth and school administrators. Assesses needs and serves as the focal point for gathering and disseminating information concerning the local schools. Works closely with the Youth Education Liaison Services (YELS) Specialist and other CYS staff to successfully integrate CYS initiatives and programs with school resources to meet the needs of parents, students, and educators. Serves as a member of the Installation Child and Youth Evaluation Team to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and CYS baseline standards. Ensures program contributes to achieving and maintaining DoD certification. Serves as Subject Matter Expert on installation child and youth SLS. Prepares reports, surveys, and briefings for command and installation on matters pertaining to SLS. Procures supplies and equipment to support program goals and objectives.