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USAJOBS · 22 hours ago

Child and Youth Program Assistant Flex

Dahlgren, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$21.34/hr - $23.96/hr

0+ years exp

USAJOBS is looking for a Child and Youth Program Assistant Flex to work directly with children and youth, ensuring their engagement and safety. The role involves helping children develop social skills, make healthy choices, and build self-help and school readiness skills while participating in the Child and Youth Program (CYP).

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develops schedules and activity plans. This may include reviewing and providing input into schedules and activity plans developed by the entry level and intermediate level Educational Aids (CY Program Assistants), CY-1702-I. Ensures that program plans and activities incorporate the observed needs of individual children and youth

Implements activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth. Incorporates special instructions provided by parents such as special dietary needs, physical needs, or other information that may affect the child or youth's experience in the program

Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements. Cares for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor

Demonstrates, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities

Role models developmentally appropriate practice and classroom or activity area management techniques

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

Helps arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable

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

Sets up displays and bulletin boards

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

Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities

Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth and adults

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

Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD), NAF Component, and local installation policies, guidance, and standards

Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth

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

Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions

Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed. Incumbent is a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect

Interacts professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel

Provides parents with daily verbal or written feedback about their child/youth or program activities

Participates in conferences with parents and employees

Observes children and youth and documents developmental progression and/or concerns. Uses the information in planning

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 DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent

Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns

Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Child Development Associate (CDA)Military School-Age (MSA) credentialEarly Childhood Education (ECE)DoD standardized training coursesChildYouth development knowledgeFollow instructionsEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must provide a copy of your H.S. Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to complete all Department of the Navy (DoN) training requirements within the specified timeframe

Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers

Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team

Six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting

Completion of Navy Entry Level training requirement (Army, Air Force, and Marine equivalent accepted)

One (1) year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting

Completion of the DoD standardized training courses

A valid Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential

A minimum of a 2-year degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Development, or other field related to Pre-K or Primary Education

Pass all applicable records and background checks

Undergo pre-employment and random drug testing

Pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases