Child & Youth Program Assistant CY1CY2 Regular Part-Time

• Works under the written and verbal direction of the supervisor who provides guidance on scope of assignments and assistance on the more complex non-routine problems encountered. Work is reviewed in terms of results achieved and adherence to established standards and procedures. Routine day-to-day assignments are normally performed independently with technical assistance available from the supervisor when required. Routine assignments are spot-checked; the more technical assignments are closely reviewed for adherence to policies procedures and instructions.
• Maintains control and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years. Plans coordinates and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth. Implements developmentally appropriate curriculum and practices under immediate supervision to provide direct care education and development for children and youth. Implements activities and special events that meet the physical social emotional and cognitive needs of children and youth. Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children youth and adults.
• Helps prepare arrange and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules. Prepares and implements program options to care for participants with special needs.
• Reviews provides input to and implements schedules and activity plans. Demonstrates instructs leads and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities. Sets up displays and bulletin boards. Interacts with participants using appropriate approved guidance and development techniques.
• Administers medications and basic care items to participants according to prescribed procedures and CYP medical directives. Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness abuse or neglect and reports as directed. Notes special instructions provided by parents. Ensures participants depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions.
• Participates in program evaluation using designated instruments such as programmatic rating scales risk assessment tools (as required) self-inspection materials and national accreditation tools. Assists in achieving and maintaining Department of Defense (DoD) certification and national accreditation or equivalent. Provides care and supervision oversight and accountability for program participants in compliance with local policies guidance and standards.
• Secures supplies equipment and facilities. Collects maintains and reports program participation data. May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work hours.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

What are we looking for

GSE02 (ENTRY LEVEL) Be 18 years of age possess a high school diploma or equivalent have the ability to speak read and write English follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 451bs independently and over 45lbs with assistance. Activities may require incumbent to obtain a government drivers license (to include driving a government vehicle while transporting children).

GSE03 (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL) In addition to the GSE02 qualifications above candidate must possess: six months experience working in a United States Marine Corps (USMC) or other military service childcare or youth program. Entry Level Training to include DoD approved competency training courses must be completed and evident by service-issued training documentation.

OR

Six months experience working in a childcare or youth program plus nine semester hours of college credit with course content directly related to the age group which assigned (for example Child Development Centers: Early Childhood Education/Child Development Elementary Education and Special Education. School Age: Elementary Education Child Development Youth Development and Special Education. Youth Services: Youth Development Secondary Education Human Development Youth Program Administration Recreation and Physical Education).One-year vocational certificate in childcare or equivalent to other child/youth programs meets the intent of the education requirement.

GSE04 (TARGET LEVEL) In addition to GSE02 requirements above candidate must possess: 18 months working in a United States Marine Corps (USMC) or other military service childcare or youth program. Completion of DoD approved competency training courses. Additionally Entry and Intermediate Level Training must be complete and evident by service-issued documentation.

OR

18 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program plus possess and maintain one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: Child Development Associate Credential Military School Age Credential or other nationally recognized Youth Development Credential.

OR

18 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program plus an associate degree which includes a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned (for example Child Development Centers: Early Childhood Education/Child Development Elementary Education and Special Education. School Age: Elementary Education Child Development Youth Development and Special Education. Youth Services: Youth Development Secondary Education Human Development Youth Program Administration Recreation and Physical Education.

OR

18 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program plus a bachelors degree which includes a major course or study (24 semester hours) with content as indicated above.

ALL selected applicants mustbe able to obtain and maintain TIER-I Childcare (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age and must pass a pre-employment physical/annual physicals thereafter provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Must complete all DoD training requirements within the specified time including orientation initial DoD Standardized Virtual Lab School Training and annual ongoing training requirements and required certifications. Must maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid certifications.

Note: This position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to random drug testing because duties must be performed with a high level of productivity reliability and judgment to prevent adversely affecting personnel safety and causing risk/damage to government property and/or significant adverse impact to day-to-day operations. A positive drug test or failure to submit for testing may become the basis for removal from this position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.