Child & Youth Program Assistant May be eligible for 1000.00 Incentive at 6 mo. and 1 year

CYP Assistants work directly with children and youth, keeping them actively engaged, well‑cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP. The CYP Assistant’s day includes helping children develop social skills such as making friends and conflict resolution; making healthy choices whether it be choosing nutritional snacks or appropriate recreational activities; building self‑help and school readiness skills; and exploring the environment around them.

Duties

• Curriculum
  • Develop schedules and activity plans.
  • Ensures that program plans and activities incorporate the observed needs of individual children and youth.
  • Implements activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth.
  • Incorporates special instructions provided by parents.
  • Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements.
  • Cares for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor.
  • Demonstrates, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities.
  • Promotes and models safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.
  • Helps arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.
• Indoor and Outdoor Environment
  • Helps prepare, arrange and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials.
  • Sets up displays and bulletin boards.
  • Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies.
  • Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Interactions and Relationships
  • Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions.
  • Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
• Supervision of Children and Youth
  • Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants.
  • Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
  • Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of activities and on field trips.
  • Ensures children and youth depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions.
  • Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed.
• Parent and Employee Communication
  • Interacts professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel.
  • Provides parents with daily verbal or written feedback about their child/youth or program activities.
  • Participates in conferences with parents and employees.
• Assessment
  • Observes children and youth and documents developmental progression and/or concerns.
  • Participates in program evaluation using designated instruments.
• Compliance
  • Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation.
  • Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs.
  • Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions.
• Pass all applicable records and background checks.
• Undergo pre‑employment and random drug testing.
• Pass a pre‑employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, and be free of all communicable diseases.
• Employment contingent upon proof of education if not provided at time of application.

Qualifications

• Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position.
• Entry Level (CY-1702-01): Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Intermediate Level (CY-1702-01): Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles.
• Target Level (CY-1702-02): Knowledge of child and youth development principles to inform program response.

Education

• Must provide a copy of your H.S. Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts when you apply.

Additional Information

• Incumbents must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions.
• Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.