Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

About the Role

This position is for a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CY-01/02) with the Defense Logistics Agency within Child and Youth Services (CYS) programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth, ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years.
• Actively supervises and accounts for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth during daily routines, indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings, and special events.
• Assists in implementing planned, developmentally appropriate activities, schedules, and routines for children/youth using prepared curriculum, activity plans, and materials.
• Helps arrange for or serve appropriate snacks or meals.
• Identifies and responds to emergency situations including evacuations, child/youth illness, and physical and emotional needs.
• Incumbent is legally required to report all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.
• Must be at least 18 years old or a 17-year-old dependent of a Service member or Department of War Civilian Employee.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Position is subject to immunization requirements, including influenza vaccine, as a condition of employment for working with children and youth.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable disease.
• For positions in Child Development Centers, possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs., walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
• Must have the visual and auditory capabilities to supervise children and youth.
• Must complete all DoW and Service training requirements within the specified time, including orientation, initial, and annual ongoing training requirements, and any required certifications.
• Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Failure to achieve desired training with demonstrated competence may result in separation.
• May work an uncommon tour of duty to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors.
• Occasional indoor and outdoor field trips may be required.

Qualifications

Entry Level (CY-01)

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

Skill Level (CY-01)

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Minimum of 6 months experience working in group programs with children/youth.
• Completion of Entry Level DoW standardized training courses OR equivalent industry training OR six (6) semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education, child and youth development, or special education.

Target Level (CY-02)

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Minimum of 12 months experience working in group programs with children/youth.
• Demonstrated knowledge in theories and principles of child/youth development.
• Completion of Skill Level DoW standardized training courses OR Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School-Age (MSA) Credential OR 12 semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development, special education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation (children and youth), Physical Education or directly related behavioral sciences (developmental psychology, child psychology/sociology for the family. General psychology/sociology course work is not qualifying).

Education

• At minimum a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
• Proof of education is required at the time of application.
• Education must be directly related to the position to be filled. General Education courses do not count toward the credit total.
• For 17-year-old dependents, proof of pursuit of a high school degree is required.

Additional Information

• This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
• Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires.
• Area of Consideration is within the local commuting area of Columbus, OH.
• This is an open continuous announcement.
• Applications remain valid for 90 days and may be referred as new vacancies arise.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized.
• Sunday premium pay and night differential pay may be authorized.
• Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid.
• Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL).