Navy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)
Child and Youth Program (Camp Counselor)
Navy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR), Dahlgren, Virginia, United States, 22448
Child and Youth Program (Camp Counselor)
Summary
CYP Assistants work directly with children and youth, keeping them actively engaged, well‑cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP. The assistant’s day includes helping children develop social skills such as making friends and conflict resolution, making healthy choices about nutrition and recreational activities, building self‑help and school readiness skills, and exploring the surrounding environment.
Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of the CY Program Assistant are grouped into categories: curriculum; indoor and outdoor environment; interactions and relationships; supervision of children and youth; parent and employee communication; assessment; compliance; and additional responsibilities.
Curriculum
Develops schedules and activity plans, reviewing and providing input into plans created by entry‑ and intermediate‑level Educational Aids (CY‑1702‑I).
Ensures 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 participants, incorporating special instructions from parents such as dietary and physical needs.
Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements, and cares for children with special needs as directed by the supervisor.
Demonstrates, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities.
Models safe, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.
Arranges for and/or serves appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.
Indoor and Outdoor Environment
Prepares, arranges, and maintains indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules.
Sets up displays and bulletin boards.
Inventories equipment regularly and recommends replenishment of damaged, missing, or depleted supplies.
Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities.
Interactions and Relationships
Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions among children, youth, and adults.
Interacts with children and youth using approved child‑guidance and youth‑development techniques.
Supervision of Children and Youth
Provides care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with DoD, NAF, and local installation policies and standards.
Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
Supervises participants during daily schedules, field trips, outings, and special events.
Ensures participants depart with authorized persons according to written parental instructions.
Observes participants for signs of illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed; serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and CPS.
Parent and Employee Communication
Interacts professionally with employees, parents, and local installation personnel.
Provides parents with daily verbal or written feedback about their child or program activities.
Participates in conferences with parents and employees.
Assessment
Observes children and youth and documents developmental progression and concerns, using the information for planning.
Participates in program evaluation with designated instruments such as rating scales, risk assessment tools, self‑inspection materials, and national accreditation 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 Child and Youth Programs.
Pass all applicable records and background checks.
Undergo pre‑employment and random drug testing; a positive test or failure to submit for testing is grounds for removal.
Pass a pre‑employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, and be free of communicable diseases.
Employment contingent upon proof of education if not provided at the time of application.
Marijuana use is illegal under Federal law and a positive test results in withdrawal of the job offer and ineligibility for six months.
This position is a Test Designated Position (TDP) requiring consent to pre‑employment and random drug testing.
Qualifications Entry Level (CY‑1702‑01)
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Follow verbal and written instructions.
Complete all DoN training requirements within the specified timeframe.
Promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
Work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Intermediate Level (CY‑1702‑01)
All entry‑level abilities.
Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles.
Implement developmentally appropriate principles and practices for high‑quality care and education.
Interpret a curriculum or activity plan.
Plan and organize while working cooperatively as part of a team.
Six months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.
Target Level (CY‑1702‑02)
All entry‑ and intermediate‑level knowledge and abilities.
Use child and youth development principles to inform effective program responses.
Implement developmentally appropriate principles, practices, and services for high‑quality care and education.
Promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
Verbal communication skills for providing program information and explaining procedures.
One year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.
Education
Provide a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts showing degree awarded or conferred.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Education and Training
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CYP Assistants work directly with children and youth, keeping them actively engaged, well‑cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP. The assistant’s day includes helping children develop social skills such as making friends and conflict resolution, making healthy choices about nutrition and recreational activities, building self‑help and school readiness skills, and exploring the surrounding environment.
Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of the CY Program Assistant are grouped into categories: curriculum; indoor and outdoor environment; interactions and relationships; supervision of children and youth; parent and employee communication; assessment; compliance; and additional responsibilities.
Curriculum
Develops schedules and activity plans, reviewing and providing input into plans created by entry‑ and intermediate‑level Educational Aids (CY‑1702‑I).
Ensures 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 participants, incorporating special instructions from parents such as dietary and physical needs.
Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements, and cares for children with special needs as directed by the supervisor.
Demonstrates, instructs, leads, and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities.
Models safe, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.
Arranges for and/or serves appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.
Indoor and Outdoor Environment
Prepares, arranges, and maintains indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules.
Sets up displays and bulletin boards.
Inventories equipment regularly and recommends replenishment of damaged, missing, or depleted supplies.
Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities.
Interactions and Relationships
Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions among children, youth, and adults.
Interacts with children and youth using approved child‑guidance and youth‑development techniques.
Supervision of Children and Youth
Provides care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with DoD, NAF, and local installation policies and standards.
Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
Supervises participants during daily schedules, field trips, outings, and special events.
Ensures participants depart with authorized persons according to written parental instructions.
Observes participants for signs of illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed; serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and CPS.
Parent and Employee Communication
Interacts professionally with employees, parents, and local installation personnel.
Provides parents with daily verbal or written feedback about their child or program activities.
Participates in conferences with parents and employees.
Assessment
Observes children and youth and documents developmental progression and concerns, using the information for planning.
Participates in program evaluation with designated instruments such as rating scales, risk assessment tools, self‑inspection materials, and national accreditation 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 Child and Youth Programs.
Pass all applicable records and background checks.
Undergo pre‑employment and random drug testing; a positive test or failure to submit for testing is grounds for removal.
Pass a pre‑employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, and be free of communicable diseases.
Employment contingent upon proof of education if not provided at the time of application.
Marijuana use is illegal under Federal law and a positive test results in withdrawal of the job offer and ineligibility for six months.
This position is a Test Designated Position (TDP) requiring consent to pre‑employment and random drug testing.
Qualifications Entry Level (CY‑1702‑01)
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Follow verbal and written instructions.
Complete all DoN training requirements within the specified timeframe.
Promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
Work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Intermediate Level (CY‑1702‑01)
All entry‑level abilities.
Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles.
Implement developmentally appropriate principles and practices for high‑quality care and education.
Interpret a curriculum or activity plan.
Plan and organize while working cooperatively as part of a team.
Six months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.
Target Level (CY‑1702‑02)
All entry‑ and intermediate‑level knowledge and abilities.
Use child and youth development principles to inform effective program responses.
Implement developmentally appropriate principles, practices, and services for high‑quality care and education.
Promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
Verbal communication skills for providing program information and explaining procedures.
One year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.
Education
Provide a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts showing degree awarded or conferred.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Education and Training
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