Child and Youth Program Assistant

U.S. Department of the Navy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Navy is seeking CYP Assistants (Multi-Level) to work full-time with children and youth in the Community Youth Program (CYP). The role focuses on engaging activities, safety, and development of social skills, self-help capabilities, and readiness.

Training aligned with CYP duties is required upon appointment. Responsibilities span entry, intermediate, and target levels, emphasizing teamwork, developmentally appropriate care, and collaboration with staff to meet the needs of

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.
• Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engaging children and youth and ensuring safety during CYP activities.
• Help children develop social skills such as making friends and conflict resolution.
• Support healthy nutrition choices and appropriate recreational activities.

Skills

English communication

Follow instructions

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Curriculum interpretation

Developmental principles

Planning & organizing

Job description

CYP ASSISTANTS (Multi-Level) - FULL TIME

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.

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate possesses the following:

Entry Level (CY-1702-01)

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to complete all Department of the Navy (DoN) training requirements within the specified timeframe.
• Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Intermediate Level (CY-1702-01)

Entry Level abilities plus:

• Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development needs of children and youth.
• Ability to implement developmentally appropriate principles and practices to provide high-quality direct care and education and development.
• Ability to interpret a curriculum or activity plan.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Ability to plan and organize, and work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.

Target Level (CY-1702-02)

Entry and Intermediate Levels' knowledge and abilities plus:

• Knowledge of child and youth development principles in order to appropriately inform the efficient and effective program response to meet the needs of children and youth.
• Skill to implement developmentally appropriate child and youth development principles, practices, and services in order to provide high-quality direct care and education for children and youth, either individually or within groups.
• Skill to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.
• Skill to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Skill in verbal communication in order to provide basic program information and explain CYP processes and procedures.
• One (1) year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.