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Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)

CYP Program Assistant - May be eligible for 1000.00 Incentive at 6 mo. and 1 yea

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR), Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 23703

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Overview

CYP Program Assistant position at Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR). May be eligible for a $1,000 incentive at 6 months and at 1 year. Summary

CYP Assistants work directly with children and youth, keeping them actively engaged, well-cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP. The day includes helping children develop social skills, make healthy choices, build self-help and school readiness skills, and explore the environment. Responsibilities

Develops schedules and activity plans; ensures that program plans and activities reflect the needs of individual children and youth. Implements activities and events that meet physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs; accommodates special dietary or physical requirements as provided by parents. Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements; provides care as directed by the supervisor. Demonstrates, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous activities; models developmentally appropriate practice and safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices. Prepares indoor and outdoor environments, maintains supplies, and secures materials as needed. Promotes positive interactions and maintains a program environment that sustains participant interest. Provides care and supervision in accordance with DoD, DoDI 1402.05, local policies, and installation standards; ensures authorized departure of participants with appropriate supervision. Conducts health and safety observations and reports concerns as required; acts as a mandatory reporter for suspected abuse or neglect. Maintains professional communication with parents and staff; provides feedback on child/youth activities. Assists in program assessment and evaluation using designated tools and methods. Supports compliance with DoD certification, accreditation, and applicable regulations. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older. Complete required training certificates; maintain certifications/credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation bodies used by DoD CY programs. Pass all applicable background checks and pre-employment drug testing; adhere to DoD policy on controlled substances. Pass a pre-employment physical, provide immunization evidence, and be free of communicable diseases; obtain required immunizations. Employment contingent upon proof of education if not provided at application time. Must comply with REAL ID requirements for access to installations (as applicable). Qualifications

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 DoN training requirements within the specified timeframe. Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers; work cooperatively as part of a team. Intermediate Level (CY-1702-01) Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles; ability to implement developmentally appropriate practices. Ability to interpret a curriculum or activity plan and follow written instructions. Ability to plan, organize, and work cooperatively as a team member. Six months of experience working with children or youth in a CYP setting. Target Level (CY-1702-02) Knowledge of development principles to inform program responses; ability to implement developmentally appropriate services. Ability to work with children and youth individually or in groups; promote effective relationships with participants and coworkers. One year of experience working with children or youth in a CYP setting. Education

Must provide a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts when you apply. Additional information

Conditions of employment include background checks and compliance with DoD requirements. Some positions may require a probationary period and Direct Deposit enrollment. E-Verify may be used to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

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