NAVWAR · 2 days ago
PROGRAM ASSISTANT, CY1-CY2 (GSE02 - 04)
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for a Child and Youth Program Assistant to join their team. The role involves maintaining the safety and whereabouts of children and youth, assisting in planned activities, and ensuring compliance with regulations related to child care operations.
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Responsibilities
Serves as a Child and Youth (CY) Program Assistant in one or more Child and Youth Programs (CYP)
Maintains control and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years
Assists in providing and leading planned activities for program participants
Performs the more routine simple child-care tasks, following step-by-step instructions
Helps establish a program environment that 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
Uses prepared curriculum and program materials and assists with developing a list of needed supplies and equipment for submission to the supervisor
Helps create adult-made games and play materials (mixing paint and play dough and assembling props for dramatic plays, activities, etc.)
Interacts with participants using appropriate approved guidance and development techniques as provided by supervisors and Training and Curriculum Specialists
Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, and local installation command personnel
Supervises participants during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events
Promotes and models safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices
Prepares and implements program options to care for participants with special needs as directed by the supervisor
Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns
Helps arrange for and serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable
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
Assists in maintaining program participation data and completing required daily reports
Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with DoD Component, and local installation policies, guidance, and standards
Completes training requirements using approved Office of Secretary of Defense and Service materials to include Department of Defense (DoD) approved competency training courses
Participates in program evaluation as required
Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation where applicable
Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CYPs
May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work hours
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
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 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance
Must be able to obtain and maintain TIER-1 Child Care (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age
Must pass a pre-employment physical and 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
May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work hours
Complete training requirements using approved Office of Secretary of Defense and Service materials to include Department of Defense (DoD) approved competency training courses
Participate in program evaluation as required
Assist in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation where applicable
Ensure compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CYPs
Preferred
Prior experience working with children or youth
Benefits
Stability of Federal Civilian Service
People with passion for doing work that matters
Quality of Work Life Balance
Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefit Packages
Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
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