Child & Youth Program Assistant (Intermediate) - FLEX CY 1-2

 

* Please note Key West is a high cost of living location *

Introduction

This is a Statement of Difference to the full performance position, Educational Technician (Child and Youth (CY) Program Assistant), CY-1702-II. This position is the intermediate position leading to the full performance position. Entry level position is Educational Aid (Child and Youth (CY) Program Assistant), CY-1702-I. The purpose of the CY Program Assistant is to provide appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. The incumbent works under close direction of supervisor or other qualified higher graded employee who makes assignments of specific base tasks, provides detailed initial instructions and is available for guidance and advice on all aspects of work to be accomplished. Supervisor provides additional specific instructions for new, difficult or unusual assignments including suggested work methods or advice on resource material available. Incumbent refers deviations, problems and unfamiliar situations to supervisor.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Assists in planning and coordinating activities for program participants, including group as well as individual activities. Implements daily schedules and activity plans to ensure age and/or stage appropriateness. Assists children and youth with special projects and homework. Cares for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor. Promotes and models safety, fitness, health and nutrition practices. Helps arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.

Indoor and Outdoor Environment

Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedule. Sets up displays and bulletin boards. Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing and depleted supplies. 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 child guidance and youth development techniques.

Supervision of Children and Youth

Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD), NAF Component, and local installation policies, guidance and standards. Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years. Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions. Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings, and special events. Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed. Incumbent is a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.

Parent and Employee Communication

Interacts professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel. Participates in conferences with parents and employees.

Assessment

Participates in program evaluation using designated instruments such as programmatic rating scales, risk assessment tools (as required), self-inspection materials, and national accreditation tools.

Compliance

Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent. Ensures compliance with law, policies and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs. Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns.

Additional Responsibilities

Collects, maintains, and reports program participation data. Performs other related duties as assigned.

CLASSIFICATION FACTORS:

1. Knowledge Required by the Position

Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles as they relate to children and youth's physical, social, emotional and intellectual development. Ability to implement developmentally appropriate child and youth development principles and practices under immediate supervision

to provide direct care, education and development for children and youth, individually or with groups of children and youth. Ability to interpret a curriculum or activity plan and follow written instructions.

Ability to plan and organize work. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children and youth and coworkers. Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

2. Supervisory Controls

The supervisor, CYP Director or CYP Assistant Director, provides assignments by indicating what is to be done, limitations, quality and quantity expected, deadlines and priority of assignments. The supervisor provides additional specific instructions on new, difficult, or unusual assignments including suggested work methods or advice on resource material available. The employee uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently without specific instruction, but refers deviations, problems and unfamiliar situations to the supervisor. Work is reviewed for compliance with instructions, policies and procedures and increases with new and unusual tasks.

3. Guidelines

Routine tasks are generally completed without reference to existing guidelines based on incumbent's experience. When performing new assignments or different tasks, the incumbent may refer to existing guidelines depending upon experience and knowledge.

4. Complexity

The work consists of duties that involve clear-cut and directly related steps, processes, or methods. Work operations are routine and stable. Actions to be taken and responses to be made are readily discernible. The work is quickly mastered.

5. Scope and Effect

The work involves the performance of specific, routine operations that include a few separate tasks or procedures. The work product or service is required to facilitate the work of others; however, it has little impact beyond the immediate organizational unit or beyond the timely provision of limited services to others.

6. Personnel Contacts

The personal contacts are with employees within the immediate organization, or work unit and/or with members of the community serviced, such as parents, children and youth and educators.

7. Purpose of Contacts

The purpose of contacts is to obtain, clarify, or give facts or information regardless of the nature of those facts (i.e., the facts or information may range from easily understood to highly technical).

8. Physical Demands

The work requires considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping and lifting up to 40 pounds. Activities may require incumbent to drive an automobile (to include driving a government vehicle while transporting children). However, most of the work is done in classroom settings or activity areas and no special, physical demands are made upon the incumbent.

9. Work Environment

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of a wide variety of child and youth activities, programs, and services, such as exposure to disease and injuries from lifting. Normal fire and safety precautions must be adhered to. Activities planned are conducted in a building or outside and are suitable for CY programs. The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. The incumbent may be required to work uncommon tour of duty.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Position is subject to special inoculation and immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children. Employee is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which includes the influenza vaccine. Test Designated Position: In accordance with the Department of the Navy Test Designated Position listing issued 7 October 2003 this position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position. Must obtain appropriate credentials as required. Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Must obtain appropriate credentials as required. Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with PL 101-647 to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI). Must satisfactorily obtain or complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by federal, state or National Accreditation institutions utilized as part of DOD’s Child and Youth Programs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES:

In accordance with DoDI 6060.2, must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent. DoDI 1400.25-v14-5 requires completion of prerequisite training and education before advancing to the next level with or between paybands. In accordance with the CYP Pay band incumbents must: Have six (6) months experience working with children or youth in a child or youth setting.

AND

Have completed child abuse modules and modules 1, 2, and 10 of the DoN Standardized Module Training.

HOW TO APPLY:

SUBMIT COMPLETED

  • DECLARATION FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT (OF 306)
  • NAF APPLICATION
  • CURRENT RESUME

You may attach any other information that you wish to be considered (training, certifications, etc.).  Completed applications and information may be submitted via any option listed below:

SUBMIT IN PERSON (w/ base access):

MWR Personnel Office

BLDG A-711                             

NAS KEY WEST, FL 33040                  

SUBMIT IN PERSON VIA DROP-BOX (w/o base access:)

 Drop Box is located inside the Pass & ID Office outside the main gate at Boca Chica.

SUBMIT VIA U.S. MAIL:                 

MWR Personnel Office                  

P.O. BOX 9027

NAS Key West, FL 33040

SUBMIT VIA FAX: 

305-293-2416

  • All Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States for a minimum of 3 years prior to application and must successfully pass a suitability check to be considered.
  • As a condition of employment, selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer within the first 30 days of employment. 
  • Based on volume of applications, applicants not selected will not be notified.
  • The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  A preference-eligible spouse shall be placed on a selection list if among the best qualified candidates. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other non-merit factor. The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.
  • “Local Commuting Area” is defined as living within a reasonable amount of distance to travel to and from work on a daily basis.