• Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one or more CYS programs. Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements activities and special events for program participants that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of children and youth, to include those with special requirements.
• Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth and adults.
• Helps 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.
• Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings and special events. Helps arrange for/serve appropriate snacks/meals where applicable.
• Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques. Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, and the Command.
• Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse or neglect and reports as directed.
• Ensures children and youth depart with authorized person according to written parental instruction. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
• A one year probationary period may be required
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check
• Completed and signed DA Form 3433 is required prior to entrance on duty
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical is required
• Must be 18 years of age at time of employment
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-15, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation is required
• Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations IAW current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations
• For positions in Child Development Centers, possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs., walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis
• Failure to achieve desired training with demonstrated competence may result in separation
• Travel to on and off post locations may be required. Schedule may include irregular hours, evenings, and/or weekends. Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors.

Qualifications

Entry Level Requirements:
Candidate must:
-Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
-Be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

Skill Level Requirements:
- Must meet entry level requirements plus three months of experience working in a group program with children or youth, plus Army or other military service Entry Level Training as evidenced by service-issued Certificate of Completion.

OR

Six months of experience working in a group program with children or youth, plus nine (9) semester hours of college credit with course 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). One year vocational certificate in child care or equivalent to other child/youth programs meets the intent of the education requirement.

Target Level Requirements:
- Must meet entry level requirements plus possess 18 months of experience working in a group program with children or youth, plus Army or other military service Foundation Level Training as evidenced by service-issued Certificate of Completion.

OR

Possess 18 months of experience working in a group program with children or youth, plus an associate's degree or least 60 semester hours of college credit which included 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 one of the following:

1. A bachelor's degree or at least 120 semester hours which included a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content as indicated above.

2. 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.

A copy of all supporting documents must be submitted at the time of application (Transcripts, Certificates, Diploma).

PLEASE NOTE: Your resume must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and assessment/questionnaire.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

• NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
• NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
• NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran (OAV)

**Preference-eligible candidates (i.e. Spouse Preference & Involuntarily Separated Military) will be referred to management first
If an additional list is required, the remaining applicants will be referred to management in the following order:
1. Priority Consideration (i.e. Current/Former NAF, Veterans, etc) Eligible Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.
2. Non-Priority Consideration Eligible Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.