Child and Youth Program Assistant (Leader Level)

About the role

This position is located at the School Age Center. Hours subject but not limited to: 6:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday Occasional Weekends Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position (see Additional Information).

Must be 18+ years of age.

APPLICANTS WILL BE PULLED EVERY FRIDAY AT 8:00AM UNTIL POSITIONS ARE FILLED.

What you will do

• Serves as a team leader for program staff with responsibility for the operation and program in accordance with applicable regulations in one or more child and youth programs.
• Accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
• Oversees arrival/departure of children/youth.
• Supervises children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings and special events.
• Works in ratio with children and youth.
• Encourages participant interest and establishes a program setting that promotes positive child and youth interactions with other children, youth and adults.
• Monitors staff/child or youth ratios to ensure adequate staffing.
• Plans, coordinates and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children/youth.
• Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements.
• Works with trainer and supervisor to implement activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of children and youth.
• Works with team members to prepare, arrange and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedule.
• Assist children and youth with special projects, homework and life skills.
• Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
• Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, supervisors and volunteers.
• Participates in conferences with parents, program staff, and other representatives (as applicable).
• Briefs other employees and parents.
• Notes special instructions provided by parents.
• Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with an authorized person according to written parental instruction.
• Provides opportunities for parental involvement.
• Instructs team members in specific tasks and job techniques; makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies.
• Explains program guidance, procedures, polices and directives to team members.
• Resolves problems and conflict situations or obtains information and guidance from supervisor.
• Demonstrates proper work methods and provides work-related guidance to subordinates.
• Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children/youth.
• Conducts on-the-job training and instruction for team members.
• Ensures team members follow safety, fire, fitness, health and nutrition procedures and informs supervisor of compliance concerns.
• Relays instructions from the supervisor, makes activity assignments and gets work started in accordance with the daily activity plan.
• Provides input to the supervisor as requested concerning promotions, reassignments, performance appraisals, incentive awards, etc. Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse or neglect and reports as directed.
• Arranges for/serves appropriate snacks/meals, where applicable.
• Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing and depleted supplies.
• Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities.
• Collects, maintains and reports program participation data.
• Uses designated evaluation materials to ensure assigned area is in compliance with AF standards and metrics.
• Ensures assigned area achieves and maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
• Provides care/supervision to children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years.
• Provides care/supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with AF and local policies, guidance, and standards.
• Ensures compliance with policies and regulations applicable to AF Child and Youth Programs.
• May be required to transport children in government vehicles.
• Acts as manager in non-routine/emergency situations for purposes of opening/closing of facility.
• Transports children and youth in one or more types of passenger government vehicles such as sedan, van, school bus, truck, jeep, station wagon, etc. based on specific trip assignments, or regular schedules.
• Reads maps and judges road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route.
• Enforces passenger seatbelt use.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution in order to qualify. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.

You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

How you will be evaluated

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Documents you must provide

• Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,).
• The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement: Resume Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Diploma/ GED Disability Letter (VA) License Other (1) Other (2) PCS Orders Professional Certification Proof of Marriage Status Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility.
• If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
• NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.
• Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.
• You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application.
• You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

What to expect next

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Additional information

Child Development Program will provide 100% child care fee discount for all CYP direct care staff for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF CDP. A 25% discount will apply for any additional children of direct care staff. Direct care staff must spend a minimum of 75% of their work schedule in the classroom and flex employees who average 15 hours a week.

Please contact local NAF HR Office for additional information. Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. This includes providing any supporting documents needed for verification.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.

This position requires the incumbent to be able to read, speak, and write English. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required.

Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.

Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.