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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL) (CDC)

Altus AFB, Oklahoma, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18.51/hr - $20.80/hr

0+ years exp

USAJOBS is hiring for a Child and Youth Program Assistant position at the 97th FSS Child Development Center. The role involves ensuring the safety and whereabouts of children and youth while assisting in planned activities and providing support for special projects and life skills development.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one or more child and youth programs

Accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years

Assists in providing and leading planned activities

Assist children and youth with special projects, homework and life skills

Performs simple routine tasks following step-by-step instructions

Helps establish a program environment and promotes positive child and youth interactions with other children, youth, and adults

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

Uses prepared curriculum/program materials and assists with developing a list of needed supplies and equipment

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

Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques as provided by the supervisors

Attends to the physical needs of the children, as applicable

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

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

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

Cares for special needs children and youth as directed by the supervisor

Notifies supervisor of health, fire and safety compliance concerns

Helps arrange for/serve appropriate snacks/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 children and youth (as applicable) depart with an authorized person according to written parental instructions

Assists in maintaining program participation data and completing required daily reports

Participates in program evaluations as required

Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation, where applicable

Ensures compliance with policies and regulations applicable to Air Force Child and Youth Programs

Performs other related duties as assigned

Transports children and youth in one or more types of passenger government vehicles such as sedan, van, school bus, truck, jeep, station wagon, etc. based on specific trip assignments, or regular schedules

Reads maps and judges road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route

Enforces passenger seatbelt use

Qualification

Child supervisionPhysical fitnessEffective communicationFood Handler's CertificateTeamworkAdaptabilityProblem-solving

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

This is an entry level position no training or experience is required

Must meet specific physical requirements, pass a physical examination, and have required immunizations

Must be able to lift 40 lbs or more and stand for long periods of time

Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate

Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation installation, state and national criminal background checks is required

Must satisfactorily complete mandatory training as specified

Experience in operating one or more gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles with a GVW of up to 10,000 pounds such as pickup trucks, sedans, vans, jeeps, etc

Must possess a valid state driver's license appropriate for the size and type of vehicle operated

Must provide a copy of driving record

Must maintain a good driving record

This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use

Preferred

Experience of defensive driving techniques is desired, including skills to recognize developing hazardous road and traffic conditions and the judgment to select alternate routes to avoid potential problems