Child and Youth Program Assistant

1 week ago


Andrews AFB, United States US Air Force District of Washington Full time

**Duties**:
Serves as a mentor for assigned child and youth staff. Works with senior staff to provide instruction and training to lower level employees. Assists trainer in helping lower level employees with completion of the modules and help translate professional development training into practice. Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children and youth. Assists lower level employees in their efforts to receive a Child Development Associate/Youth Development credential. Records observations and charts progress of team member's on-the-job skills and reports findings to trainer. Frequently consults trainer on strategies to further assist team member's professional development efforts. Provides input to the supervisor as requested concerning promotions, reassignments, performance appraisals, incentive awards, etc. Provides input to child and youth training plan based on observed training needs. Works in ratio with children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years. Accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth. Oversees arrival/departure of children/youth. Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, 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. Encourages program options for children and youth with special requirements. Encourages participant interest and establishes a program setting that promotes positive child and youth interactions with other children, youth and adults. Recommends to trainer and program leader changes and -adjustments to activities and plans where necessary to meet unusual situations. Continually reviews activities and plans for appropriateness. Works with trainer, supervisor and program leader to implement activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of children and youth. Works with team members to prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedule. Assists children and youth with special projects, homework, and life skills. Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques. Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, supervisor, and volunteers. Briefs other employees and parents. Notes special instructions provided by parents. Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with an authorized person according to written parental instructions. Plans and conducts parent involvement activities to encourage parents to become involved. Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse or neglect and reports as directed. Sets up displays and bulletin boards. Arranges for/serves appropriate snacks/meals where applicable. Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damage, missing and depleted supplies. Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities. Collects, maintains and reports program participation data. Uses designated evaluation materials to ensure assigned area is in compliance with AF standards and metrics. Ensures assigned area achieves and maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent. Provides care/supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with AF local policies, guidance, and standards. May be required to transport children in government vehicles. Ensures compliance with policies and regulations applicable to AF Child and Youth Programs. Acts as the manager in non routine/emergency situations for purposes of opening/closing of facility. Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
- This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
- This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases.
- This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position.

**Qualifications**:
- Business Based Action
- Military Spouse Preference
- Outside Applicant Veteran
- Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
- Transition Hiring Preference
- CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ALL LEVELS):

- The incumbent will serve as a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one or more child and youth programs and will be accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth. Provides



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