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U.S. Department of Defense

Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant (Level 5) CY-02

U.S. Department of Defense, Fort Wainwright, Alaska, United States, 99703

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These positions are located at various CYS facilitiesat

Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as vacancies occur.

These are Regular Full-Time positions that are eligible for leave accrual and benefits. Positions are Mission and Weather Essential.

Child and Youth Services (CYS) Regular and FLEX employees (working a minimum of 15 hours) will receive a 100% discount on childcare for their first child and 25% for each additional child.

Duties

Supervises children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.

Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth. Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements.

Instructs team members in specific tasks and job techniques; makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies. Explains program guidance, procedures, policies, and directives to team members.

Uses designated evaluation materials to ensure assigned area is in compliance with, Dept of Defense (DoD), and local installation standards. Ensures assigned area maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.

Completes training requirements using approved service materials to include designated training modules. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.

Must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment. Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.

A one-year probationary period may be required.

Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.

Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-15m., and a Childcare Tier 1 background investigation is required.

Successful completion of Lead Foundation Level training and annual training requirements is required.

May be subject to an irregular hours, evening and or weekends.

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.

Incumbent is legally required to report all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.

Individual who have been trained will be required to administer routine and rescue medications prescribed by a physician to children/youth, perform CPR and first aid, and provide a reasonable accommodation to children/youth with a special need.

Travel to on and off post locations may be required. Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors.

Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations in accordance with current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations.

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