Child and Youth Program Direct Hiring Event

Quick Facts

• Direct Hiring Event: Child & Youth Programs roles
• Event date/time: November 17, 2026, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM PST
• Location: Jackson Park School Age Care, 618 Snoqualmie Pass St, Bremerton, WA 98312
• Resumes: not required but strongly encouraged

Description

Join the Child & Youth Programs direct hiring event to be considered for specialized roles serving children and youth. Positions may include CYP Assistant, CYP Leader, CYP Operations Clerk, CYP Cook, and CYP Food Service Worker. Pre-employment drug testing may be required if an offer is made and accepted for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• CYP Assistant: Provide specialized developmental care and instruction; assist with arrival/departure and basic care needs; plan and assist with games and learning activities; observe development and maintain records.
• CYP Leader: Provide specialized developmental care and instruction; mentor and guide CYP Program Assistants; support curriculum/lesson plan development; supervise children and manage indoor/outdoor environments, communications, and compliance.
• CYP Operations Clerk: Perform clerical and administrative tasks; maintain records and reports; liaise with families and programs; monitor fees and supplies; ensure child registrations and USDA food program records are accurate; provide front desk coverage and process fees and payments.
• CYP Cook: Prepare and cook meals using standardized recipes; monitor food temperatures/steam pressure and product quality; modify recipes for serving/equipment needs; follow safe food procedures.
• CYP Food Service Worker: Assist with meal prep and portioning; stock serving carts; wrap/arrange/package items; perform heavy-duty cleaning and sanitizing tasks; label/date refrigerated/freezer items and store leftovers per standards.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment (General)

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Complete required training certificates and maintain required credentials for DoD Child and Youth Programs
• Pass applicable records and background checks
• Undergo pre-employment and random drug testing; positive results or failure to test can disqualify you
• Marijuana use is illegal under federal law; positive test results can withdraw an offer and make you ineligible to apply for 6 months
• Pass a pre-employment physical; provide immunization evidence; be free of communicable diseases
• Obtain appropriate immunizations against communicable diseases
• Provide proof of education if not submitted at application time
• Some roles may be identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP), requiring consent to testing

Qualifications (Highlights by Role)

• All positions: at least a high school diploma / GED equivalent / secondary diploma
• CYP Assistant (entry/intermediate/target levels): 18+ and HS/GED; may require lifting up to 40 pounds; intermediate level includes 6 months experience plus completion of child abuse modules and DON Standardized Module Training modules 1–3; target level requires CDA/MSA and/or completion of DON training plus experience or a related 2-year degree
• CYP Leader: Requires DON/DoD standardized module training plus 12 months experience at CY-II (GSE-04) level, or CDA/MSA plus that experience, or a 2-year degree in related fields plus 12 months at CY-II (GSE-04) level
• CYP Operations Clerk: 2 years of administrative experience; knowledge of office automation and administrative support; knowledge of applicable CDC/CDH/SAC/YP/R&R and USDA food programs; effective English communication
• CYP Cook: Food handling, hygiene, safe work procedures, sanitation standards; ability to cook in large quantities and address production problems; effective English communication
• CYP Food Service Worker: Food handling and hygiene; sanitation and contamination prevention; basic arithmetic; ability to evaluate food products and initiate corrective actions

Benefits

Benefits are available as part of the employer benefits package (details listed in the benefits section of the posting).