Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)
Job Title CYP Program Assistant May be eligible for 1000.00 Incentive at 6 mo. a
Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR), Montgomery, Alabama, United States
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Child and Youth Program Assistant
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Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)
Summary
CYP Assistants work 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; make healthy choices whether it be choosing nutritional snacks or appropriate recreational activities; build self-help and school readiness skills; and explore the environment around them.
Duties
Help: The duties and responsibilities of the CY Program Assistant have been grouped into categories, including curriculum, indoor and outdoor environment, interactions and relationships, supervision of children and youth, parent and employee communication, assessment, compliance, and additional responsibilities. Each is described below.
Curriculum: Develops schedules and activity plans. Ensures that program plans and activities incorporate the observed needs of individual children and youth. Implements activities and special events that meet physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs; accommodates special instructions provided by parents; prepares and implements options for children and youth with special requirements; acts as a role model for developmentally appropriate practice and manages classroom or activity areas; promotes safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices; assists with snacks or meals where applicable.
Indoor and Outdoor Environment: Helps prepare, arrange and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials, sets up displays, inventories equipment, and 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 guidance techniques.
Supervision of Children and Youth: Provides care and supervision in compliance with DoD, NAF Component, and local policies; maintains control and safety of participants; supervises during daily activities and on field trips; ensures departures with authorized persons per parental instructions; observes for illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed.
Parent and Employee Communication: Interacts professionally with employees and parents; provides daily feedback about child/youth or program activities; participates in conferences with parents and employees.
Assessment: Observes children and youth and documents developmental progression and concerns; uses information in planning; participates in program evaluation using designated tools.
Compliance: Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent; ensures compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations; notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety 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.
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.
Pass all applicable records and background checks.
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.
Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and 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 DoD for 6 months from the date of the drug test.
This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP) and is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
Starting May 7, 2025, REAL ID-compliant identification is required to access installations.
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.
A qualified candidate possesses the following:
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) Entry Level abilities plus:
Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development needs of children and youth.
Ability to implement developmentally appropriate principles and practices to provide high-quality direct care and education and development.
Ability to interpret a curriculum or activity plan.
Ability to follow written instructions.
Ability to plan and organize, and work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
Six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.
Target Level (CY-1702-02) Entry and Intermediate Levels' knowledge and abilities plus:
Knowledge of child and youth development principles to inform program responses.
Skill to implement developmentally appropriate practices to provide high-quality direct care and education, individually or in groups.
Skill to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
Skill to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Skill in verbal communication to provide basic program information and explain CYP processes.
One (1) year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.
Education
Must provide a copy of your HS Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts showing degree awarded/conferred when you apply.
Note: If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.
Additional information
Conditions of Employment: Incumbents must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, and a SCHR check; IRC may be required.
Automatic disqualification for certain offenses per DoDI 1402.05; some positions may require a probationary period; E-Verify may be used.
Candidates should be committed to public service and uphold applicable laws and the U.S. Constitution.
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Child and Youth Program Assistant
role at
Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)
Summary
CYP Assistants work 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; make healthy choices whether it be choosing nutritional snacks or appropriate recreational activities; build self-help and school readiness skills; and explore the environment around them.
Duties
Help: The duties and responsibilities of the CY Program Assistant have been grouped into categories, including curriculum, indoor and outdoor environment, interactions and relationships, supervision of children and youth, parent and employee communication, assessment, compliance, and additional responsibilities. Each is described below.
Curriculum: Develops schedules and activity plans. Ensures that program plans and activities incorporate the observed needs of individual children and youth. Implements activities and special events that meet physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs; accommodates special instructions provided by parents; prepares and implements options for children and youth with special requirements; acts as a role model for developmentally appropriate practice and manages classroom or activity areas; promotes safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices; assists with snacks or meals where applicable.
Indoor and Outdoor Environment: Helps prepare, arrange and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials, sets up displays, inventories equipment, and 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 guidance techniques.
Supervision of Children and Youth: Provides care and supervision in compliance with DoD, NAF Component, and local policies; maintains control and safety of participants; supervises during daily activities and on field trips; ensures departures with authorized persons per parental instructions; observes for illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed.
Parent and Employee Communication: Interacts professionally with employees and parents; provides daily feedback about child/youth or program activities; participates in conferences with parents and employees.
Assessment: Observes children and youth and documents developmental progression and concerns; uses information in planning; participates in program evaluation using designated tools.
Compliance: Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent; ensures compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations; notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety 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.
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.
Pass all applicable records and background checks.
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.
Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and 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 DoD for 6 months from the date of the drug test.
This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP) and is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
Starting May 7, 2025, REAL ID-compliant identification is required to access installations.
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.
A qualified candidate possesses the following:
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) Entry Level abilities plus:
Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development needs of children and youth.
Ability to implement developmentally appropriate principles and practices to provide high-quality direct care and education and development.
Ability to interpret a curriculum or activity plan.
Ability to follow written instructions.
Ability to plan and organize, and work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
Six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.
Target Level (CY-1702-02) Entry and Intermediate Levels' knowledge and abilities plus:
Knowledge of child and youth development principles to inform program responses.
Skill to implement developmentally appropriate practices to provide high-quality direct care and education, individually or in groups.
Skill to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
Skill to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Skill in verbal communication to provide basic program information and explain CYP processes.
One (1) year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.
Education
Must provide a copy of your HS Diploma, GED, or College Transcripts showing degree awarded/conferred when you apply.
Note: If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.
Additional information
Conditions of Employment: Incumbents must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, and a SCHR check; IRC may be required.
Automatic disqualification for certain offenses per DoDI 1402.05; some positions may require a probationary period; E-Verify may be used.
Candidates should be committed to public service and uphold applicable laws and the U.S. Constitution.
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