Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR), Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
CYP Assistant (Multi-Level)
CYP Assistants work directly with children and youth, keeping them actively engaged, well‑cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP. The day involves helping children develop social skills such as making friends and conflict resolution, making healthy choices (including nutritional snacks and recreational activities), building self‑help and school readiness skills, and exploring the surrounding environment.
Summary The duties and responsibilities of the CYP 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. Each is described below.
Responsibilities Curriculum
Develop schedules and activity plans; review and provide input to plans created by lower‑level assistants.
Ensure program plans incorporate the observed needs of individual children and youth.
Implement activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of participants.
Prepare and implement program options for children and youth with special requirements; care for those with special needs as directed by the supervisor.
Demonstrate, instruct, lead, and facilitate planned and spontaneous program activities.
Model developmentally appropriate practice and classroom or activity area management techniques.
Promote and model safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.
Arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.
Indoor and Outdoor Environment
Prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules.
Set up displays and bulletin boards.
Inventory equipment regularly and recommend replenishment of damaged, missing, or depleted supplies.
Secure supplies, equipment, and facilities.
Interactions and Relationships
Establish a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with peers and adults.
Interact with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
Supervision of Children and Youth
Provide care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with DoD, NAF Component, and local installation policies.
Maintain control of and account for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
Supervise participants during indoor/outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events.
Ensure authorized departure of participants according to written parental instructions.
Observe for signs of illness, abuse, or neglect and report as directed; serve as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services.
Parent and Employee Communication
Interact professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel.
Provide parents with daily verbal or written feedback about their child/youth or program activities.
Participate in conferences with parents and employees.
Assessment
Observe children and youth and document developmental progression and/or concerns; use information in planning.
Participate in program evaluation using designated instruments such as programmatic rating scales, risk assessment tools, and national accreditation tools.
Compliance
Assist in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
Ensure compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs; notify supervisor of health, fire, and safety concerns.
Additional Responsibilities
Collect, maintain, and report program participation data.
Perform 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 in DoD Child and Youth Programs.
Pass all applicable records and background checks.
Undergo pre‑employment and random drug testing; a positive result 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 time of application.
Marijuana is illegal under federal law; a positive result results in withdrawal of offer and a 6‑month ineligibility.
Position is a Test Designated Position (TDP); pre‑employment and random drug testing required.
Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Direct deposit pay program required.
Social Security Card required.
Starting May 7, 2025, non‑affiliated individuals requiring access will need a REAL ID‑compliant driver's license or other acceptable ID.
Qualifications Entry Level
(CY‑1702‑01)
Effectively communicate in English, orally and in writing.
Follow verbal and written instructions.
Complete all DoN training requirements within 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)
Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles.
Implement developmentally appropriate principles and practices for high‑quality direct care and education.
Interpret a curriculum or activity plan.
Follow written instructions.
Plan and organize; work cooperatively as a team member.
Promote and foster effective working relationships.
Six months of experience working 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 practices to provide high‑quality direct care and education.
Skill to promote and foster effective working relationships.
Skill in verbal communication to explain CYP processes and 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) when applying.
Additional Information
Incumbents must satisfactorily complete all background checks, including fingerprint, Tier 1 Child Care, and State Criminal History Repository checks, as well as the Installation Records Check.
Must comply with DoDI 1402.05 background check requirements; automatic disqualification for certain offenses.
May be required to complete a one‑year probationary period.
Participation in Direct Deposit/EFT required within first 30 days.
Use of E‑Verify for eligibility confirmation.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the federal government and upholding the rule of law.
Benefits & Assistance
Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation Programs: Golf Courses, Marinas, Gyms/Fitness Centers, Bowling Centers, Restaurants.
Discounted tickets, travel options, and shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange.
Possible eligibility for Flex with medical benefit after one year as Flex (average 30 hours/week).
Possible eligibility for full‑time position after one year as Flex (average 35 hours/week with satisfactory performance).
Daycare discount: Management and Support Staff receive 50 % discount for one child; eligible CYP employees with multiple children receive the discount on the highest‑fee child and a 20 % multi‑child discount for additional children.
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Summary The duties and responsibilities of the CYP 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. Each is described below.
Responsibilities Curriculum
Develop schedules and activity plans; review and provide input to plans created by lower‑level assistants.
Ensure program plans incorporate the observed needs of individual children and youth.
Implement activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of participants.
Prepare and implement program options for children and youth with special requirements; care for those with special needs as directed by the supervisor.
Demonstrate, instruct, lead, and facilitate planned and spontaneous program activities.
Model developmentally appropriate practice and classroom or activity area management techniques.
Promote and model safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.
Arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.
Indoor and Outdoor Environment
Prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules.
Set up displays and bulletin boards.
Inventory equipment regularly and recommend replenishment of damaged, missing, or depleted supplies.
Secure supplies, equipment, and facilities.
Interactions and Relationships
Establish a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with peers and adults.
Interact with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
Supervision of Children and Youth
Provide care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with DoD, NAF Component, and local installation policies.
Maintain control of and account for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
Supervise participants during indoor/outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events.
Ensure authorized departure of participants according to written parental instructions.
Observe for signs of illness, abuse, or neglect and report as directed; serve as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services.
Parent and Employee Communication
Interact professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel.
Provide parents with daily verbal or written feedback about their child/youth or program activities.
Participate in conferences with parents and employees.
Assessment
Observe children and youth and document developmental progression and/or concerns; use information in planning.
Participate in program evaluation using designated instruments such as programmatic rating scales, risk assessment tools, and national accreditation tools.
Compliance
Assist in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
Ensure compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs; notify supervisor of health, fire, and safety concerns.
Additional Responsibilities
Collect, maintain, and report program participation data.
Perform 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 in DoD Child and Youth Programs.
Pass all applicable records and background checks.
Undergo pre‑employment and random drug testing; a positive result 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 time of application.
Marijuana is illegal under federal law; a positive result results in withdrawal of offer and a 6‑month ineligibility.
Position is a Test Designated Position (TDP); pre‑employment and random drug testing required.
Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Direct deposit pay program required.
Social Security Card required.
Starting May 7, 2025, non‑affiliated individuals requiring access will need a REAL ID‑compliant driver's license or other acceptable ID.
Qualifications Entry Level
(CY‑1702‑01)
Effectively communicate in English, orally and in writing.
Follow verbal and written instructions.
Complete all DoN training requirements within 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)
Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles.
Implement developmentally appropriate principles and practices for high‑quality direct care and education.
Interpret a curriculum or activity plan.
Follow written instructions.
Plan and organize; work cooperatively as a team member.
Promote and foster effective working relationships.
Six months of experience working 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 practices to provide high‑quality direct care and education.
Skill to promote and foster effective working relationships.
Skill in verbal communication to explain CYP processes and 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) when applying.
Additional Information
Incumbents must satisfactorily complete all background checks, including fingerprint, Tier 1 Child Care, and State Criminal History Repository checks, as well as the Installation Records Check.
Must comply with DoDI 1402.05 background check requirements; automatic disqualification for certain offenses.
May be required to complete a one‑year probationary period.
Participation in Direct Deposit/EFT required within first 30 days.
Use of E‑Verify for eligibility confirmation.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the federal government and upholding the rule of law.
Benefits & Assistance
Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation Programs: Golf Courses, Marinas, Gyms/Fitness Centers, Bowling Centers, Restaurants.
Discounted tickets, travel options, and shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange.
Possible eligibility for Flex with medical benefit after one year as Flex (average 30 hours/week).
Possible eligibility for full‑time position after one year as Flex (average 35 hours/week with satisfactory performance).
Daycare discount: Management and Support Staff receive 50 % discount for one child; eligible CYP employees with multiple children receive the discount on the highest‑fee child and a 20 % multi‑child discount for additional children.
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