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NAVWAR · 3 months ago

CYP Program Assistant May be eligible for 1000.00 Incentive at 6 mo. and 1 year

New London, CT

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

NAVWAR is seeking a CYP Program Assistant who will work directly with children and youth, ensuring their engagement, safety, and care while participating in the Child and Youth Program (CYP). The role involves developing schedules and activity plans, supervising children, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and standards.

GovernmentNon Profit

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develops schedules and activity plans

Implements activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth

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

Role models developmentally appropriate practice and classroom or activity area management techniques

Promotes and models safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices

Helps arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable

Helps prepare, arrange and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules

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

Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth and adults

Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques

Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD), NAF Component, and local installation policies, guidance, and standards

Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth

Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events

Ensures children and youth (as applicable) 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

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

Observes children and youth and documents developmental progression and/or concerns

Uses the information in planning

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 DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent

Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs

Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns

Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Child development principlesEffective communicationTeam collaborationDevelopmentally appropriate practicesCurriculum interpretationPositive interactionsSafety practicesParent communicationProgram evaluationConflict resolution

Required

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 used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs

Pass all applicable records and background checks

Undergo pre-employment and random drug testing. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, is a basis for removal from this position

Pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases

Employment contingent upon proof of education if not provided at time of application

Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws

A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test

This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre-employment and random drug testing

Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to complete all Department of the Navy (DoN) training requirements within the specified timeframe

Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers

Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team

Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development needs of children and youth

Ability to implement developmentally appropriate principles and practices to provide high-quality direct care and education and development

Ability to interpret a curriculum or activity plan

Ability to plan and organize, and work cooperatively as a member of a team

Six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting

One (1) year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting

Must provide a copy of your H.S. Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply

Preferred

Prior experience working with children and/or youth is preferred

Benefits

$1000.00 Incentive at 6 mo. and 1 year

Company

NAVWAR

NAVWAR's mission is to identify, develop, deliver and sustain information warfare capabilities and services that enable naval, joint, coalition and other national missions.

Founded in 1985