CYP Child and Youth Program Assistant (Multilevel)

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Fallon, NV

10d

About The Position

CYP Assistants work directly with children and youth, keeping them actively engaged, well-cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP. The role supports children in developing social skills, making healthy choices, building self-help and school-readiness skills, and exploring their environment. The position has entry, intermediate, and target levels, with responsibilities and qualifications varying by level. The assistant develops and implements schedules, activity plans, and events that address participants’ individual needs and physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. The role includes preparing activity spaces and materials, supporting children with special requirements, modeling developmentally appropriate practices and healthy behaviors, supervising children during activities and outings, communicating with parents and coworkers, observing and documenting children’s development, and supporting program evaluation and compliance with applicable DoD policies and standards. Employees must complete required training and maintain applicable credentials, pass background checks and drug testing, and meet pre-employment physical and immunization requirements. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Intermediate and target levels also require specified experience and training, credentials, or education.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent; proof of education must be provided.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, and to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to complete required Department of the Navy training within the specified timeframe.
Ability to promote effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers and to work cooperatively as a team member.
Intermediate level: knowledge of basic child and youth development principles; ability to apply developmentally appropriate practices, interpret a curriculum or activity plan, plan and organize, and work cooperatively as a team member.
Intermediate level: six months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting, and completion of Navy entry-level training or an accepted Army, Air Force, or Marine equivalent.
Target level: knowledge of child and youth development principles and skill in applying developmentally appropriate practices and services to provide high-quality direct care and education.
Target level: skill in verbal communication to provide basic program information and explain CYP processes and procedures.
Target level: one year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting, plus one of the specified training, credential, or education options.
Complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, or national accreditation institutions used by DoD Child and Youth Programs.
Pass applicable records and background checks and pre-employment and random drug testing; consent to drug testing as a Test Designated Position.
Pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunizations.
Provide required education documentation with the application, including a high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts showing a degree awarded, as applicable.
A selectee may be required to complete a one-year probationary period and must participate in direct deposit or electronic fund transfer within the first 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with children and/or youth is preferred for the entry level.

Responsibilities

Develop schedules and activity plans, incorporating the observed needs of individual children and youth.
Implement activities and special events that meet children’s and youth’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs.
Incorporate parental instructions, including dietary and physical needs, and prepare program options for participants with special requirements.
Care for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor.
Demonstrate, instruct, lead, and facilitate planned and spontaneous activities.
Model developmentally appropriate practices, classroom or activity-area management, safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.
Help arrange or serve appropriate snacks and meals where applicable.
Prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials; set up displays and bulletin boards.
Inventory equipment and recommend replacing damaged, missing, or depleted supplies; secure supplies, equipment, and facilities.
Establish an environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions.
Interact with children and youth using approved child-guidance and youth-development techniques.
Provide care, supervision, oversight, and accountability in accordance with applicable DoD, NAF Component, and local installation policies and standards.
Maintain control of and account for participants’ whereabouts and safety during activities, field trips, outings, and special events.
Ensure children and youth depart with an authorized person in accordance with written parental instructions.
Observe participants for signs of illness, abuse, or neglect and report as directed; act as a mandatory reporter of suspected child abuse or neglect under local policy.
Communicate professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel; provide parents daily verbal or written feedback and participate in conferences.
Observe children and youth, document developmental progress or concerns, and use the information in planning.
Participate in program evaluations using designated instruments, including rating scales, risk-assessment tools, self-inspection materials, and accreditation tools.
Assist in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent; ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
Notify the supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns.
Collect, maintain, and report program participation data.
Perform other related duties as assigned.