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Overview

CYP Program Assistant May be eligible for 1000.00 Incentive at 6 mo. and 1 year

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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.

Responsibilities

• Develop schedules and activity plans; review and provide input into schedules and activity plans developed by entry level and intermediate level Educational Aids (CY Program Assistants), CY-1702-I. Ensure program plans and activities meet the observed needs of individual children and youth.
• Implement activities and special events that address the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth.
• Incorporate parental instructions (e.g., special dietary or physical needs) into activities and experiences.
• Prepare and implement program options for children and youth with special requirements; care for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor.
• Demonstrate, instruct, lead, and facilitate planned and spontaneous program activities; model developmentally appropriate practices; manage classroom or activity areas safely.
• Promote and model safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices; arrange for and/or serve snacks or meals where applicable.
• Prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials; inventory equipment; secure supplies, equipment, and facilities.

Interactions and Relationships

• Establish a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with children, youth and adults.
• Interact with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.

Supervision of Children and Youth

• Provide care, supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with DoD, NAF Component, and local installation policies and standards.
• Maintain control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
• Supervise children and youth during daily indoor/outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events.
• Ensure children and youth depart with authorized persons according to parental instructions.
• Observe participants for signs of illness, abuse, or neglect; mandatory reporting to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy for suspected incidents.

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

• Monitor developmental progression and/or concerns; use information for planning.
• Participate in program evaluation using designated instruments and tools as required.

Compliance

• Assist in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent; ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations.

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/credentials as required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation bodies used by DoD CY programs.
• Pass all applicable records and background checks; undergo pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Pass a pre-employment physical; provide immunization evidence; be free of all communicable diseases.
• Employment contingent upon proof of education if not provided at time of application.
• Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act; a positive drug test results in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a…