Child and Youth Program Assistant

15 hours ago


Fort Leonard Wood, United States US Army Full time

Job Summary

This position is located at the School Age Center (SAC) at Fort Leonard Wood. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years during daily schedules of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events. The ideal candidate will have experience in planning, coordinating, and conducting activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for preparing and implementing program options for children and youth with special requirements. Instructing team members in specific tasks and job techniques, making available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies is also a key responsibility. The candidate will be expected to explain program guidance, procedures, policies, and directives to team members. Using designated evaluation materials to ensure assigned area is in compliance with Dept of Defense (DoD), and local installation standards is also a key responsibility. Ensuring assigned area maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent is also a key responsibility. Completing training requirements using approved service materials to include designated training modules is also a key responsibility. The candidate will also be responsible for performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED certificate. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. In addition, the candidate must meet one of the following: Possess and maintain one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Military School Age Credential, Army Youth Practicum or other nationally recognized Youth Development Credential. OR Two years of specialized experience working in a group program with children or youth plus an associate's degree or at least 60 semester hours with a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, for example: Child Development Centers: Early Childhood Education/Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education. School Age: Elementary Education, Child Development, Youth Development, Special Education. Youth Services: Youth Development, Secondary Education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation, Physical Education, or directly-related behavioral or cultural science (developmental psychology, child psychology/sociology, sociology of the family, gender identity, parenting. General psychology/sociology coursework is not qualifying. OR A bachelor's Degree or at least 120 semester hours with a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content as indicated above. OR Possess 24 months (2 years) working in a group childcare or youth program with completion of DoD approved competency training courses, evidenced by Service-issued documentation.

Additional Information

This is an open continuous announcement to provide a ready pool of available applicants as needed. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as vacancies occur based on the date of application. This announcement may close early. Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. For more information on working with Child and Youth Services, please go here: https://www.armymwr.com/cys-careers/professions



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