Child and Youth (CYP) Program Assistant (GSE-02) CY1

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The incumbent is required to have mobility necessary to ensure safety of children and youth and engage in repetitive actions such as walking, standing, bending, stooping, and sitting on the floor. The work involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of a wide variety of child and youth activities, programs, and services, such as exposure to disease or injuries.

The incumbent must have the visual and auditory capabilities to supervise children and youth, to comply with sight and sound supervision requirements and to provide immediate responses when applicable. The incumbent must communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing to communicate with CYP team and customers, prepare reports and plans, and document observations.

Majority of the work is performed in the CYP facility, including classroom settings, activity areas, and outdoor areas, with occasional indoor and outdoor field trips. Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors. Classrooms and office areas are adequately lit, heated, and ventilated. The incumbent may work an uncommon tour of duty to include evenings and weekends to accommodate varying program operating schedules.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS This position has been identified as having regular contact with children under the age of 18. In accordance with Section 231 of the Crime Control Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-647 codified at 34 U.S.C. § 20351) and DoD Instruction 1402.05, favorably adjudicated background checks are required. Position is subject to immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children and youth.

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. Must pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals, thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.

Must complete all DoW and Service training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, and annual ongoing training requirements, and any required certifications. Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications. Must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance. Note: This position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to random drug testing because duties must be performed with a high level of productivity, reliability and judgment to prevent adversely affecting personnel safety, and causing risk/damage to government property, and/or significant adverse impact to day-to-day operations.

A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position.

INTRODUCTION This position provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in Child and Youth Programs (CYP). The duties of this position are developmental in nature and designed to provide experience and training to qualify for mandatory advancement to higher level positions leading to the full performance position.

The incumbent works under close direction of supervisor or other higher graded employees performing routine childcare and youth development tasks, following written and verbal step-by-step instructions. Work is observed and reviewed in detail, while in progress and upon completion, to ensure and assess trainee's progress and to evaluate competency of training objectives and readiness for further training.

Training will be of a progressively more responsible and specialized nature associated with the childcare and youth development operations. These duties are performed to increase knowledge of childcare and youth development duties and responsibilities and to develop skills for advancing to the higher-level positions. The work includes a wide variety of activities in CYP. The incumbent serves as a mandated reporter as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists in implementing planned, developmentally appropriate activities, schedules, and routines for children/youth using prepared or developed curriculum, activity plans, and materials which include group and individual activities. Assists with attending to the developmental needs of children/youth in assigned areas, including relationship building. Works cooperatively as a member of a team and exhibits strong interpersonal skills with children, youth, and adults.

Follows and promotes safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices. Assists in supervising children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings, and during special events. Maintains communication with other employees to request assistance, aid, and report challenges. Remains within child and youth ratio. Helps arrange for or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.

Cares for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor or other higher graded employees. Ensures inclusive programming for children and youth with special needs is implemented within current policy. Follows all physician-prescribed medications and individualized care instructions, such as those for special diets, feeding procedures, assistive devices, and other needs for special care and attention.

Adheres to special instructions provided by parents and multidisciplinary Inclusion Action Teams (IAT) such as medication administration, acute health related conditions, behavior management, and special dietary restrictions or needs. Responds to minor illness or injury, renders aid as needed, and completes and submits accident/incident report documentation. Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed.

Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions. Identifies and responds to emergency situations including evacuations, child/youth illness, and physical and emotional needs. Performs Other Duties as Assigned