Child and Youth Program Assistant

Quick Facts

• Works directly with children and youth in a structured program environment
• Supports activities addressing physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs
• Includes supervision, documentation, program evaluation, and compliance

Description

Assist in delivering a CYP program by planning and facilitating developmentally appropriate activities, ensuring participants are safe and well cared for, and supporting positive social and learning outcomes. Duties cover curriculum and environment setup, supervision during indoor/outdoor activities and field trips, observing and documenting developmental progress/concerns, and professional communication with parents and staff. The role requires compliance with DoD/installation policies, including mandatory reporting for suspected abuse or neglect.

Responsibilities

• Develop schedules and activity plans; incorporate observed needs of individual children and youth
• Implement planned and spontaneous activities and special events; accommodate special dietary/physical needs
• Prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor areas/materials; inventory and recommend replenishment
• Establish a program environment that promotes positive interactions; use approved child guidance and youth development techniques
• Provide care and supervision in compliance with DoD/NAF/local installation policies; maintain participant accountability
• Supervise participants during field trips/outings and special events; ensure departure with authorized persons
• Observe participants for signs of illness, abuse, or neglect and report as directed (mandatory reporter)
• Provide daily verbal or written parent feedback; participate in parent/employee conferences
• Document developmental progression and/or concerns; use observations for planning
• Support program evaluation using designated instruments and maintain compliance with accreditation/certification
• Collect, maintain, and report participation data; perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Complete and maintain required training certificates/credentials used for DoD Child and Youth Programs
• Pass all applicable records and background checks
• Pass pre-employment and random drug testing (positive test or refusal is grounds for removal)
• Pass a pre-employment physical; provide evidence of immunization; be free of communicable diseases
• Provide proof of education if not submitted at application
• Communicate effectively in English (oral and written); follow verbal and written instructions
• Promote effective working relationships with children/youth and coworkers; work cooperatively as a team
• Meet the qualification level requirements (Entry/Intermediate/Target) including education, experience, and/or approved training/credential/degree

Benefits

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