Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02.

About the role

This position provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth in Child and Youth Services (CYS) programs. The incumbent actively supervises and accounts for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth during various activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and account for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth during daily routines, indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events.
• Implement planned, developmentally appropriate activities, schedules, and routines using prepared curriculum, activity plans, and materials, including group and individual activities.
• Aid in arranging for or serving appropriate snacks or meals.
• Identify and respond to emergency situations, including evacuations, child/youth illness, and physical/emotional needs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or Non-U.S. National residency for at least 3 years.
• Age 18 or older at time of appointment.
• One year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactory completion of an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Favorably adjudicated background checks are required.
• Position subject to immunization requirements as a condition of employment.
• Pass a pre-employment physical and provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs., walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
• Visual and auditory capabilities to supervise children and youth, comply with sight and sound supervision requirements, and provide immediate responses when applicable.
• Legally required to report all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.
• Complete all DoW and Service training requirements within specified time, including orientation, initial, and annual ongoing training requirements, and any required certifications. Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• May work an uncommon tour of duty to include evenings, weekends, and holidays to accommodate varying program operating schedules.
• Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors. Occasional indoor and outdoor field trips may be required.

Qualifications

• Entry Level (CY-01): At least 18 years of age, high school diploma or equivalent, effective communication skills in English.
• Skill Level (CY-01): At least 18 years of age, high school diploma or equivalent, effective communication skills in English, 6 months experience in group programs with children/youth.
• Target Level (CY-02): At least 18 years of age, high school diploma or equivalent, effective communication skills in English, 12 months experience in group programs with children/youth, and knowledge in child/youth development theories and principles.

Education

• At minimum, a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

Additional information

• The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is within 50 miles of Fort Huachuca, AZ.
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.
• This is an open continuous announcement to provide a ready pool of available applicants as needed.
• Manual Applications: Contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section to request a copy of the application form.
• Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to job-related questions, may result in an ineligible rating.
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