Navy Region Southwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)
CYP Child and Youth Program Assistant (Multi-level)
Navy Region Southwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR), Fallon, Nevada, us, 89407
CYP Child and Youth Program Assistant (Multi-level)
Summary
The CYP Assistant works directly with children and youth, keeping them actively engaged, well‑cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP. The CYP Assistant's day includes helping children develop social skills such as making friends and conflict resolution; making healthy choices such as choosing nutritional snacks or appropriate recreational activities; building self‑help and school readiness skills; and exploring the environment around them.
Duties Curriculum
Develops schedules and activity plans. This may include reviewing and providing input into schedules and activity plans developed by 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 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 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 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 and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
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.
Undergo pre‑employment and random drug testing. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, is a basis for removal from this position.
Pass a pre‑employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
Employment contingent upon proof of education if not provided at time of application.
Must successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.
Qualifications Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
Entry Level (CY‑1702‑01): Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to complete all Department of the Navy (DoN) training requirements within the specified timeframe. Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers. Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Intermediate Level (CY‑1702‑01): Same as entry level plus knowledge of basic child and youth development principles; ability to implement developmentally appropriate principles and practices; ability to interpret a curriculum or activity plan; ability to follow written instructions; ability to plan and organize; ability to promote effective relationships; one to two years of experience with children or youth in a child and youth setting.
Target Level (CY‑1702‑02): Knowledge of child and youth development principles to inform program response; skill to implement developmentally appropriate principles, practices, and services; skill to promote effective relationships; skill in verbal communication; one year of experience with children or youth in a child and youth setting.
Education
Must provide a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts when you apply.
Legal & Eligibility Information
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a drug‑free federal workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
Non‑U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.
Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one‑year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.
In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established by presenting an acceptable credential or a combination of source identity documents. Either one acceptable credential or one acceptable credential plus source identity documents may be presented.
Senioriy level
Entry level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Administrative
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The CYP Assistant works directly with children and youth, keeping them actively engaged, well‑cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP. The CYP Assistant's day includes helping children develop social skills such as making friends and conflict resolution; making healthy choices such as choosing nutritional snacks or appropriate recreational activities; building self‑help and school readiness skills; and exploring the environment around them.
Duties Curriculum
Develops schedules and activity plans. This may include reviewing and providing input into schedules and activity plans developed by 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 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 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 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 and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
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.
Undergo pre‑employment and random drug testing. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, is a basis for removal from this position.
Pass a pre‑employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
Employment contingent upon proof of education if not provided at time of application.
Must successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.
Qualifications Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
Entry Level (CY‑1702‑01): Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to complete all Department of the Navy (DoN) training requirements within the specified timeframe. Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers. Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Intermediate Level (CY‑1702‑01): Same as entry level plus knowledge of basic child and youth development principles; ability to implement developmentally appropriate principles and practices; ability to interpret a curriculum or activity plan; ability to follow written instructions; ability to plan and organize; ability to promote effective relationships; one to two years of experience with children or youth in a child and youth setting.
Target Level (CY‑1702‑02): Knowledge of child and youth development principles to inform program response; skill to implement developmentally appropriate principles, practices, and services; skill to promote effective relationships; skill in verbal communication; one year of experience with children or youth in a child and youth setting.
Education
Must provide a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts when you apply.
Legal & Eligibility Information
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a drug‑free federal workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
Non‑U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.
Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one‑year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.
In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established by presenting an acceptable credential or a combination of source identity documents. Either one acceptable credential or one acceptable credential plus source identity documents may be presented.
Senioriy level
Entry level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Administrative
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