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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Child and Youth Program Assistant (Technician Level)

Travis AFB, California, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$27.32/hr - $31.40/hr

2+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Child and Youth Program Assistant at the Youth Center on Travis Air Force Base, CA. The role involves mentoring child and youth staff, supervising activities, and ensuring the safety and well-being of children and youth participants.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves 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 and 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 5 years

Accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth. Oversees arrival/departure of children/youth. Supervises children and 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 and youth. Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements. Encourages program options for children and youth with special requirements. Encourages participant interest and establishes a program setting that promotes positive child and 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 and youth

Works with team members to prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedule. Assists children and 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 and youth (as applicable) 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. May be required to transport children in government vehicles. Ensures compliance with policies and regulations applicable to AF Child and Youth Programs. Acts as the manager in nonroutine/emergency situations for purposes of opening/closing of facility

Qualification

Child Development AssociateYouth Development CredentialPhysical EducationFood Handler's CertificateJudgmentWorking with Children

Required

Must be at least 18 years of age, hold a high school diploma (or equivalent) by the closing date of this announcement

Must meet specific physical requirements. Pass a physical examination and have required immunizations

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

Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate and satisfactorily complete installation, state and national criminal background checks

Must possess maturity and good judgment and like working with children/youth and their parents

Must possess one of the following: 24 months (2 years) working in a childcare or youth program, completion of DoD approved competency training courses. Additionally, successful completion of all required training for program assistant (entry, skilled, and target level) must be complete and evident by Service-issued documentation

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, from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university

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

A bachelor's degree or at least 120 semester hours with a major course of study (24 credit hours) from a regionally or nationally 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

Benefits

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

Eligible to use base facilities such as: Base Exchange (BX), Gym, Outdoor Rec, Library, Marina, Golf Course, Bowling Center, and the Arts & Crafts Center.

Tuition Assistance after one year!

Child Development Program will provide 100% child care fee discount for all CYP direct care staff for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF CDP. A 25% discount will apply for any additional children of direct care staff.