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Child & Youth Program Assistant CY1/CY2 Regular Part-Time CDC South

Quantico, Virginia, USA

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

$19.29/hr - $28.74/hr

0+ years exp

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! The role involves maintaining the safety and well-being of children and youth, planning activities, and providing direct care and education. This position requires interaction with program participants and the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Works under the written and verbal direction of the supervisor, who provides guidance on scope of assignments and assistance on the more complex, non-routine problems encountered. Work is reviewed in terms of results achieved and adherence to established standards and procedures. Routine day-to-day assignments are normally performed independently with technical assistance available from the supervisor when required. Routine assignments are spot-checked; the more technical assignments are closely reviewed for adherence to policies, procedures, and instructions

Maintains control and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years. Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth. Implements developmentally appropriate curriculum and practices under immediate supervision to provide direct care, education, and development for children and youth. Implements activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth. Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and 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. Prepares and implements program options to care for participants with special needs

Reviews, provides input to, and implements schedules and activity plans. Demonstrates, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities. Sets up displays and bulletin boards. Interacts with participants using appropriate approved guidance and development techniques

Administers medications and basic care items to participants according to prescribed procedures and CYP medical directives. Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed. Notes special instructions provided by parents. Ensures participants depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions

Participates in program evaluation using designated instruments such as programmatic rating scales, risk assessment tools (as required), self-inspection materials, and national accreditation tools. Assists in achieving and maintaining Department of Defense (DoD) certification and national accreditation or equivalent. Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with local policies, guidance, and standards

Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities. Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data. May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work hours

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Childcare experienceYouth program administrationDoD approved trainingFirst Aid certificationCPR certificationCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving

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 45 lbs independently and over 45 lbs with assistance

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

ALL selected applicants must be able to obtain and maintain TIER-I Childcare (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age

Must pass a pre-employment physical/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

Preferred

Six months experience working in a United States Marine Corps (USMC) or other military service childcare or youth program

Entry Level Training, to include DoD approved competency training courses, must be completed and evident by service-issued training documentation

Six months experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus nine semester hours of college credit with course content directly related to the age group which assigned

One-year vocational certificate in childcare or equivalent to other child/youth programs meets the intent of the education requirement

18 months working in a United States Marine Corps (USMC) or other military service childcare or youth program

Completion of DoD approved competency training courses

Additionally, Entry and Intermediate Level Training must be complete and evident by service-issued documentation

Possess and maintain one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: Child Development Associate Credential, Military School Age Credential, or other nationally recognized Youth Development Credential

An associate degree which includes a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned

A bachelor's degree which includes a major course or study (24 semester hours) with content as indicated above