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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY, INTERMEDIATE & TARGET LEVEL)

Malmstrom AFB, Montana, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$18.51/hr - $20.80/hr

USAJOBS is seeking a Child and Youth Program Assistant to work at the Child Development Center. The role involves providing care and supervision for children and youth, planning and conducting activities, and ensuring a safe environment for program participants.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The incumbent will serve as a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one or more child and youth programs and will be accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth

Provides care/supervision, oversight and accountability for program participants

Assists in preparing age appropriate activities; supervises children and youth during indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings and special events; arranges and serves snacks/meals

Executes work in accordance with policies and regulations

May be required to transport children in government vehicles

Coordinates and conducts activities for children and/or youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years

Creates an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions

Implements program options for children and youth with special requirements

Demonstrates, instructs, leads and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities

Briefs staff, management, and parents on activities

Conducts inventory on equipment and supplies

Assists in planning, coordinating and conducting activities for program participants

Creates an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions

Implements daily schedules and activity plans to ensure age/stage appropriateness

Briefs staff, management, and parents on activities

Conducts inventory on equipment and supplies

Performs simple routine tasks following step-by-step instructions

Assists in providing planned activities using prepared curriculum and program materials

Creates an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions

Generates a list of needed supplies and equipment

Attends to the physical needs of the children, as applicable

Qualification

Childcare experienceYouth program administrationChild development credentialFood Handlers certificationEffective communication

Required

Must be a high school graduate, or equivalent; and be able to provide proof (i.e., diploma or equivalent) for verification

This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation

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

This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical

This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases

This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire

This position requires the incumbent to be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Direct deposit is required

Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check

A probationary period may be required

Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD)

Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. This includes providing any supporting documents needed for verification

Benefits

Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position (see Additional Information).

Recruitment bonus of $500 to $1000 (see Additional Information).

Child Development Program will provide 100% childcare fee discount for all CYP staff for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF CDP. A 37% discount will apply for each subsequent child.