Child and Youth Program Assistant

Overview

CYP Assistants (Multi-Level) - CDC - Full-Time Work directly with children and youth, keeping them actively engaged, well-cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP. Assist with developing social skills, healthy choices, self-help and school readiness, and exploration of the environment.

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  The duties and responsibilities of the CY Program Assistant are grouped into categories including curriculum, indoor/outdoor environment, interactions and relationships, supervision of children and youth, parent and employee communication, assessment, compliance, and additional responsibilities. Each is described below.

• Curriculum — Develops schedules and activity plans; reviews and inputs into plans prepared by entry level and intermediate CY Program Assistants. Ensures program plans and activities address individual needs.
• Implements activities and events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth. Incorporates parental instructions (e.g., dietary or physical needs).
• Prepares and implements options for children and youth with special requirements; cares for children with special needs as directed by the supervisor.
• Demonstrates, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities.
• Models developmentally appropriate practice and management techniques; promotes safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices; assists with snacks or meals where applicable.

• Indoor and Outdoor Environment — Prepares and maintains indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials; sets up displays and bulletin boards; inventories equipment and replenishes supplies; secures supplies, equipment, and facilities.

• Interactions and Relationships — Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth and adults; uses approved guidance techniques.

• Supervision of Children and Youth — Provides care, supervision, and accountability in compliance with DoD, NAF Components, and local policies; maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety; supervises during daily activities, field trips, and events; ensures departure with authorized persons per parental instructions; observes for illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed (mandatory reporter).

• Parent and Employee Communication — Interacts professionally with staff, parents, and command personnel; provides daily feedback about children/youth or activities; participates in conferences.

• Assessment — Observes and documents developmental progression or concerns; uses information for planning; participates in program evaluation using specified tools.

• Compliance — Assists in achieving DoD certification and national accreditation; ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations; notifies supervisor of health, safety, and compliance concerns.

• Additional Responsibilities — Collects, maintains, and reports participation data; performs other related duties as assigned.

• Starting May 7, 2025, REAL
  -compliant driver’s license or acceptable  to access certain installations.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Complete required training certificates and maintain certifications/credentials required by DoD, Federal, State, or national accreditation bodies.
• Pass all applicable background checks; pre-employment and random drug testing; pre-employment physical; immunizations; be free of communicable diseases.
• Employment contingent upon providing education documentation if not provided at application time.
• DoD policy considerations on controlled substances; marijuana prohibition; automatic disqualification for certain offenses; mandatory disclosures per DoDI 1402.05.
• Selective Service registration or exemption; direct deposit;
  Social Security Card required.

Resumes must illustrate KSAs related to the position. A qualified candidate possesses the following:

• Effective English communication (oral and written).
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to complete DoN training requirements within the specified timeframe.
• Ability to foster relationships with children, youth, and…