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PARRIS ISLAND CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT/GSE-02 (FLX)

Beaufort, South Carolina, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$19.30/hr - $19.30/hr

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! The Child and Youth Program Assistant will support the quality of life for Marines and their families by providing care and supervision for children and youth, leading planned activities, and ensuring a safe and engaging environment.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as a Child and Youth Program (CYP) Assistant in one or more CYPs

Maintains control and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years

Assists in providing and leading planned activities for program participants

Performs the more routine simple child-care tasks, following step-by-step instructions. Little or no previous training or experience is required

Work is reviewed in detail, while in progress and upon completion, to ensure and assess trainee's progress and to evaluate attainment of training objectives and readiness for further training

Training will be of a progressively more responsible and specialized nature associated with the child-care and development operations

These duties are performed to increase knowledge of child care duties and responsibilities and to develop skills for advancing to the higher-level positions

Helps establish a program environment that 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

Uses prepared curriculum and program materials and assists with developing a list of needed supplies and equipment for submission to the supervisor

Helps create adult-made games and play materials (mixing paint and play dough and assembling props for dramatic plays, activities, etc.)

Interacts with participants using appropriate approved guidance and development techniques as provided by supervisors and Training and Curriculum (T&C) Specialists. Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, and local installation command personnel

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

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

Prepares and implements program options to care for participants with special needs as directed by the supervisor

Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns

Helps arrange for and serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable

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

Notes special instructions provided by parents. Ensures participants (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions

Assists in maintaining program participation data and completing required daily reports

Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with DoD, DoD Component, and local installation policies, guidance, and standards

Completes training requirements using approved OSD and Service materials to include designated training modules

Participates in program evaluation as required

Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation where applicable. Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CYPs

Performs other related duties as assigned

May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work hours

Qualification

Child care experienceCPR certificationFirst Aid certificationEnglish proficiencyCommunication skillsTeamworkAdaptability

Required

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

Communicate effectively orally and in writing

Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance

Activities may require incumbent to obtain a government driver's license (to include driving a government vehicle while transporting children)

Must be able to obtain and maintain TIER-1 Child Care (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age

Must pass a pre-employment physical and 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