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CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TECHNICIAN LEVEL) MVO

Peterson AFB, Colorado, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$25.78/hr - $25.78/hr

2+ years exp

The position is located at the Youth Center at Peterson SFB. The Child and Youth Program Assistant will serve as a mentor for child and youth staff, assist in training lower-level employees, and ensure the safety and development of children and youth ranging from 6 weeks to 18 years old.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a mentor for assigned child and youth staff

Works with senior staff to provide instruction and training to lower-level employees

Assists trainer in helping lower level employees with completion of the modules and help translate professional development training into practice

Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children/youth

Assists lower level employees in their efforts to receive a Child Development Associate/Youth Development credential

Records observations and charts progress of team member's on-the-job skills and reports findings to trainer

Frequently consults trainer on strategies to further assist team member's professional development efforts

Provides input to the supervisor as requested concerning promotions, reassignments, performance appraisals, incentive awards, etc

Provides input to child and youth training plan based on observed training needs

Works in ratio with children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years

Accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children/youth

Oversees arrival/departure of children/youth

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

Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children/youth

Prepares and implements program options for children/youth with special requirements

Encourages program options for children/youth with special requirements

Encourages participant interest and establishes a program setting that promotes positive child/youth interactions with other children, youth, and adults

Recommends to trainer and program leader changes and adjustments to activities and plans where necessary to meet unusual situations

Continually reviews activities and plans for appropriateness

Works with trainer, supervisor, and program leader to implement activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children/youth

Works with team members to prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedule

Assists children/youth with special projects, homework, and life skills

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

Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, supervisor, and volunteers

Briefs other employees and parents

Notes special instructions provided by parents

Ensures children/youth depart with an authorized person according to written parental instructions

Plans and conducts parent involvement activities to encourage parents to become involved

Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse or neglect and reports as directed

Sets up displays and bulletin boards

Arranges for/serves appropriate snacks/meals where applicable

Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damage, missing and depleted supplies

Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities

Collects, maintains and reports program participation data

Uses designated evaluation materials to ensure assigned area is in compliance with AF standards and metrics

Ensures assigned area achieves and maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent

Provides care/supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with AF local policies, guidance, and standards

Ensures compliance with policies and regulations applicable to AF Child and Youth Programs

Acts as the manager in non-routine/emergency situations for purposes of opening/closing of facility

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Childcare experienceYouth program administrationChild Development Associate credentialEffective communicationTeam collaborationMentoring skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

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

Must possess one of the following: 24 months (2 years) working in a childcare or youth program, completion of DoD approved competency training courses; or 24 months (2 years) of specialized experience working in a group program with children or youth and an associate degree or at least 60 semester hours with a major course of study (24 credit hours) which directly relates to the age group to which assigned; or possession and maintenance of one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: child development associate credential, military school age credential, Army youth practicum or other nationally recognized youth development credential; or a bachelor's degree or at least 120 semester hours with a major course of study (24 credit hours) from a regionally accredited college or university with content directly related to: early childhood education, child development, youth development, human development, elementary education, special education, secondary education, youth program administration, recreation, and physical education

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

Benefits

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.