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USAJOBS · 1 day ago

Child and Youth Program Assistant (Leader Level) MVO

Fort Sam Houston, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$22.05/hr - $25.49/hr

2+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Child and Youth Program Assistant assigned to the JBSA Fort Sam Houston Youth Program located in San Antonio, TX. This role involves serving as a team leader for program staff, overseeing the operation of child and youth programs, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations, and planning activities for participants.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as a team leader for program staff with responsibility for the operation and program in accordance with applicable regulations in one or more child and youth programs

Accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth

Oversees arrival/departure of children/youth

Supervises children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings, and special events

Works in ratio with children and youth

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

Monitors staff/child or youth ratios to ensure adequate staffing

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

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

Works with trainer and supervisor 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

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

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

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

Participates in conferences with parents, program staff, and other representatives (as applicable)

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

Provides opportunities for parental involvement

Instructs team members in specific task and job techniques; makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies

Explains program guidance, procedures, policies, and directives to team members

Resolves problems and conflict situations or obtains information and guidance from supervisor

Demonstrates proper work methods and provides work-related guidance to subordinates

Models' appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children/youth

Conducts on-the-job training and instructions for team members

Ensures team members follow safety, fire, fitness, health, and nutrition procedures and informs supervisor of compliance concerns

Relays instructions from the supervisor, makes activity assignments and gets work started in accordance with the daily activity plan

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

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

Arranges for/serves appropriate snacks/meals where applicable

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

Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities

Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data

Uses designed evaluation materials to ensure assigned area is in compliance with AF standard and metrics

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

Provides care/supervision to children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years

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

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

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

Qualification

Childcare experienceYouth program administrationDoD approved trainingHigh school diplomaCommunication skillsTeam leadershipProblem-solvingInterpersonal skillsOrganizational 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 any childcare or youth program and 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) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university; 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 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

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 physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs

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

This position requires the incumbent to be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. Resident for a minimum of 3 years and to reside in/around the area as noted in the Job Opportunity Announcement

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. Must have a valid driver's license and have a good driving record

Benefits

Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position

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.