Child & Youth Program Assistant Lead (Gse-05), Cy-1702-02

U.S. Marine Corps•Jacksonville, NC

About The Position

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is seeking a Child & Youth Program Assistant Lead to support programs that enhance the quality of life for Marines, their families, and the Marine Corps community. The role serves as a team leader for Child and Youth Programs staff and is responsible for program operations in accordance with applicable regulations. The position maintains control of and accounts for children and youth ages 6 weeks to 18 years, ensuring their safety throughout daily activities, arrival and departure, and field trips or special events. The lead plans and conducts activities based on participants’ observed needs, prepares options for participants with special needs, and uses approved child guidance and youth development techniques. The role also supports staff through instruction, modeling, and on-the-job training, and communicates professionally with parents, staff, school representatives, and installation command personnel. The position administers medications and basic care items according to prescribed procedures and medical directives, and observes participants for signs of illness, abuse, or neglect. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test is required; incumbents are also subject to random testing. A criminal record check and successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) are part of the employment process.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Be able to speak, read, and write English; follow verbal and written instructions; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45 pounds independently and over 45 pounds with assistance.
Have one year of experience at the next lower grade working in a group program with children or youth, and demonstrated knowledge of child and youth development theories and principles.
Complete DoW standardized training courses, or meet one of the listed education or credential alternatives.
Successfully complete a pre-employment drug test; incumbents in this test-designated position are subject to random drug testing.
Successfully complete a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI); employment may also involve a criminal record check and/or investigative consumer report.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Child and Youth Programs team leader and support program operations in accordance with applicable regulations.
Maintain control of and account for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth ages 6 weeks to 18 years.
Oversee arrival and departure and supervise participants during indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events.
Work within prescribed staff-to-participant ratios.
Plan, coordinate, and conduct activities based on the observed needs of individual participants.
Prepare and implement program options for participants with special needs.
Interact with participants using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
Communicate professionally with staff members, parents, school representatives, and local installation command personnel, including participating in conferences.
Instruct team members in specific tasks and job techniques, providing written instructions, reference materials, and supplies.
Model appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children and youth.
Provide on-the-job training and instruction to team members.
Administer medications and basic care items according to prescribed procedures and CYP medical directives.
Observe participants for signs of illness, abuse, or neglect and report as directed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.