Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

United States Army Installation Management Command•Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

These positions are located at the Child Development Center (6wks - 5yrs) or School-Age Center (6yrs - 12yrs). Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee : Must work at least 15 hours per week. First Child : 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Second and Subsequent Child : 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Incentives: Incentives will not be paid. Duties Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth, ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in Child and Youth Services (CYS) programs. Actively supervises and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth during daily routines, indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings, and special events. Assists in implementing planned, developmentally appropriate activities, schedules, and routines for children/youth using prepared curriculum, activity plans, and materials which includes group and individual activities. Helps arrange for or serve appropriate snacks or meals. Identifies and responds to emergency situations including evacuations, child/youth illness, and physical and emotional needs.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment.
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
Favorably adjudicated background checks are required.
Position is subject to immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children and youth.
Employee is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which includes the influenza vaccine.
Must pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals, thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.
Must complete all DoW and Service training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, and annual ongoing training requirements, and any required certifications.
Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

For positions in Child Development Centers, possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs., walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
The incumbent must have the visual and auditory capabilities to supervise children and youth, to comply with sight and sound supervision requirements, and to provide immediate responses when applicable.
Incumbent is legally required to report all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.
Minimum of 6 months experience working in group programs with children/youth
Completion of Entry Level DoW standardized training courses OR equivalent industry training OR six (6) semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education, child and youth development, or special education.
Minimum of 12 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principles of child/youth development.
Completion of Skill Level DoW standardized training courses OR Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School-Age (MSA) Credential OR 12 semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development, special education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation (children and youth), Physical Education or directly related behavioral sciences (developmental psychology, child psychology/sociology for the family. General psychology/sociology course work is not qualifying)

Responsibilities

Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth, ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in Child and Youth Services (CYS) programs.
Actively supervises and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth during daily routines, indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings, and special events.
Assists in implementing planned, developmentally appropriate activities, schedules, and routines for children/youth using prepared curriculum, activity plans, and materials which includes group and individual activities.
Helps arrange for or serve appropriate snacks or meals.
Identifies and responds to emergency situations including evacuations, child/youth illness, and physical and emotional needs.