Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02.

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth, ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in Child and Youth Services (CYS) programs.
• Actively supervises and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth during daily routines, indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings, and special events.
• Assists in implementing planned, developmentally appropriate activities, schedules, and routines for children/youth using prepared curriculum, activity plans, and materials which includes group and individual activities.
• Helps arrange for or serve appropriate snacks or meals.
• Identifies and responds to emergency situations including evacuations, child/youth illness, and physical and emotional needs.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Position involves regular contact with children under 18; favorably adjudicated background checks required per Section 231 of the Crime Control Act of 1990 and DoD Instruction 1402.05.
• Subject to immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children and youth; must obtain appropriate immunizations per Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations, including influenza vaccine.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable disease.
• For positions in Child Development Centers: must possess and maintain physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs., walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
• Must have 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.
• Must complete all DoD and Service training requirements within specified timeframes including orientation, initial, and annual ongoing training, and any required certifications; must maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Failure to achieve desired training with demonstrated competence may result in separation.
• 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): Must be at least 18 years of age; hold a high school diploma or equivalent; must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Skill Level (CY-01): Must be at least 18 years of age; hold a high school diploma or equivalent; must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; minimum of 6 months experience working in group programs with children/youth; completion of Entry Level DoD standardized training courses OR equivalent industry training OR six (6) semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education, child and youth development, or special education.
• Target Level (CY-02): Must be at least 18 years of age; hold a high school diploma or equivalent; must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; minimum of 12 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated