Child and Youth Program Assistant

U.S. Department of the Navy; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Saskatchewan is seeking CYP Assistants to work directly with children and youth. Responsibilities include ensuring children's safety, helping them develop social skills, and maintaining health standards. Applicants must be 18 or older and pass various checks including background and drug testing. This role demands proactive engagement and care for participant well-being.

Benefits

Special Incentive Bonuses offered

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Complete required training certificates and maintain certifications.
• Pass applicable records and background checks.
• Undergo pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Provide evidence of immunization, free of communicable diseases.
• Proof of education is required if not provided at application time.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children and youth, keeping them engaged and safe.
• Help children develop social skills such as making friends.
• Ensure children's healthy choices regarding snacks and activities.

Job description

Special Incentive Bonuses offered!!

CYP Assistants Multi Level

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.

Duties

The duties and responsibilities of the CY Program Assistant have been grouped into categories, including curriculum, indoor and outdoor environment, interactions and relationships, supervision of children and youth, parent and employee communication, assessment, compliance, and additional responsibilities. Each is described below.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.
• Pass all applicable records and background checks.
• Undergo pre‑employment and random drug testing. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, is a basis for removal from this position.
• Pass a pre‑employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against 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 and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws.
• A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.
• This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre‑employment and random drug testing.
• Starting May 7, 2025, non‑affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID‑compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. (Review required documents section for more information.)
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Must successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.