Child and Youth Program Assistant; Flex

Summary

CYP Assistants work directly with children and youth, keeping them actively engaged, well‑cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP. The CYP Assistant’s day includes helping children develop social skills such as making friends and conflict resolution; make healthy choices whether it be choosing nutritional snacks or appropriate recreational activities; build self‑help and school readiness skills; and explore the environment around them.

Accepting applications: 11/16/2025 to 11/27/2025

Salary: $21.34 to $23.96 per hour. Retention Bonus: after 6 months $1,000 & 8 hr time off; at 12 months $1,000 & 8 hr time off.

Pay scale & grade: CY 1 – 2

Location:

Dahlgren, VA – 3 vacancies

Remote job:
No

Telework eligible:
No

Travel required:

Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed:
No

Appointment type:
Permanent – Not benefits eligible.

Work schedule:

Intermittent – CDC open year‑round with hours 6 am – 6 pm; may include weekends/evenings for training.

Service:
Competitive

Promotion potential:
None

Supervisory status:
No

Drug test:
Yes

Control number:

Announcement number: 26‑

• Develop schedules and activity plans; review and provide input; incorporate needs of individual children.
• Implement activities and special events; incorporate special instructions from parents.
• Prepare and implement options for children with special requirements; care for children with special needs per supervisor.
• Demonstrate, instruct, lead, and facilitate planned and spontaneous program activities.
• Role‑model developmentally appropriate practice and classroom or activity area management techniques.
• Promote and model safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.
• Help arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.
• Help prepare, arrange and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules.
• Set up displays and bulletin boards.
• Inventory equipment on a recurring basis and recommend replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies.
• Secure supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Establish a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth and adults.
• Interact with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
• Provide care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with DoD, NAF, and local policies.
• Maintain control of and account for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
• Supervise children during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and field trips.
• Ensure children and youth depart with authorized person per written parental instructions.
• Observe program participants for signs of illness, abuse, or neglect; report as directed.
• Interact professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel.
• Provide parents with daily feedback about their child/youth or program activities.
• Participate in conferences with parents and employees.
• Observe children and youth and document developmental progression and/or concerns; use information in planning.
• Participate in program evaluation using designated instruments.
• Assist in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation.
• Ensure compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs; notify supervisor of health, fire, and safety concerns.
• Collect, maintain, and report program participation data.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Complete required training certificates and maintain certifications required by federal, state, or national accreditation institutions.
• Pass all applicable records and background checks.
• Undergo pre‑employment and random drug testing; a positive test is basis for removal.
• Pass a pre‑employment physical; provide evidence of immunization.
• Employment contingent upon proof of education if not provided at time of application.
• Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act.
• Positive drug test result for marijuana will result in withdrawal of tentative job offer and ineligibility for 6 months.
• This position has been…