Child and Youth Program Assistant May be eligible for 1000.00 Incentive at 6 mo.
Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR), Great Lakes, IL, United States
Summary
This is a Statement of Difference to the intermediate position, Educational Aid (Child and Youth (CY) Program Assistant), CY-1702-I. Full performance level for this position is CY-1702-II. This position is an entry position leading to the full performance level.
The purpose of the CY Program Assistant is to provide appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs.
Duties
Curriculum
Develops schedules and activity plans. This may include reviewing and providing input into schedules and activity plans developed by the entry level and intermediate level Educational Aids (CY Program Assistants), CY-1702-I. Ensures that program plans and activities incorporate the observed needs of individual children and youth.
Implements activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth. Incorporates special instructions provided by parents such as special dietary needs, physical needs, or other information that may affect the child or youth's experience in the program.
Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements. Cares for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor.
Demonstrates, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities.
Role models developmentally appropriate practice and classroom or activity area management techniques.
Promotes and models safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.
Helps arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.
Indoor and Outdoor Environment
Helps prepare, arrange and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules.
Sets up displays and bulletin boards.
Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies.
Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities.
Interactions and Relationships
Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth and adults.
Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
Supervision of Children and Youth
Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD), NAF Component, and local installation policies, guidance, and standards.
Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.
Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions.
Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed. Incumbent is a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.
Parent and Employee Communication
Interacts professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel.
Provides parents with daily verbal or written feedback about their child/youth or program activities.
Participates in conferences with parents and employees.
Assessment
Observes children and youth and documents developmental progression and/or concerns. Uses the information in planning.
Participates in program evaluation using designated instruments such as programmatic rating scales, risk assessment tools (as required), self-inspection materials, and national accreditation tools.
Compliance
Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs. Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns.
Additional Responsibilities
Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Must be 18 years of age or older.
This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to pre‑employment and random drug testing.
Must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check.
Must successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Must pass a pre‑employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
Ability to sustain considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
Ability to complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.
Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under federal law regardless of state laws.
A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.
Starting May 7 2025, non‑affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID‑compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access the installation.
Qualifications
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to complete all DoN training requirements within the specified time frames, including orientation, initial, standardized module training, and ongoing training requirements.
Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children and youth and coworkers.
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Must provide a copy of your HS Diploma, GED, or college transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply. If your degree has not been awarded you must also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.
Additional Information
Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace free of illegal drugs. All federal employees must remain drug‑free throughout employment. CNIC Command is a drug‑free federal workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated; use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from federal service.
All individuals in child care services on a Department of Navy installation must complete the Installation Records Check, which includes several database checks. This information will be used to determine suitability in accordance with DoDI 1402.05.
Applicants should be committed to improving the efficiency of the federal government and upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution.
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This is a Statement of Difference to the intermediate position, Educational Aid (Child and Youth (CY) Program Assistant), CY-1702-I. Full performance level for this position is CY-1702-II. This position is an entry position leading to the full performance level.
The purpose of the CY Program Assistant is to provide appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs.
Duties
Curriculum
Develops schedules and activity plans. This may include reviewing and providing input into schedules and activity plans developed by the entry level and intermediate level Educational Aids (CY Program Assistants), CY-1702-I. Ensures that program plans and activities incorporate the observed needs of individual children and youth.
Implements activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth. Incorporates special instructions provided by parents such as special dietary needs, physical needs, or other information that may affect the child or youth's experience in the program.
Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements. Cares for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor.
Demonstrates, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities.
Role models developmentally appropriate practice and classroom or activity area management techniques.
Promotes and models safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.
Helps arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.
Indoor and Outdoor Environment
Helps prepare, arrange and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules.
Sets up displays and bulletin boards.
Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies.
Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities.
Interactions and Relationships
Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth and adults.
Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
Supervision of Children and Youth
Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD), NAF Component, and local installation policies, guidance, and standards.
Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.
Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions.
Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed. Incumbent is a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.
Parent and Employee Communication
Interacts professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel.
Provides parents with daily verbal or written feedback about their child/youth or program activities.
Participates in conferences with parents and employees.
Assessment
Observes children and youth and documents developmental progression and/or concerns. Uses the information in planning.
Participates in program evaluation using designated instruments such as programmatic rating scales, risk assessment tools (as required), self-inspection materials, and national accreditation tools.
Compliance
Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs. Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns.
Additional Responsibilities
Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Must be 18 years of age or older.
This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to pre‑employment and random drug testing.
Must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check.
Must successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Must pass a pre‑employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
Ability to sustain considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
Ability to complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.
Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under federal law regardless of state laws.
A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.
Starting May 7 2025, non‑affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID‑compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access the installation.
Qualifications
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to complete all DoN training requirements within the specified time frames, including orientation, initial, standardized module training, and ongoing training requirements.
Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children and youth and coworkers.
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Must provide a copy of your HS Diploma, GED, or college transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply. If your degree has not been awarded you must also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.
Additional Information
Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace free of illegal drugs. All federal employees must remain drug‑free throughout employment. CNIC Command is a drug‑free federal workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated; use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from federal service.
All individuals in child care services on a Department of Navy installation must complete the Installation Records Check, which includes several database checks. This information will be used to determine suitability in accordance with DoDI 1402.05.
Applicants should be committed to improving the efficiency of the federal government and upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution.
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