Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare fee discounts for employees

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency in Columbus, OH seeks candidates for Child and Youth Services roles at Entry, Skill, and Target levels. Requirements include age 18+, a high school diploma, and strong English communication. Training through DoW, CDA/MSA credentials, or related college coursework may be required for higher levels.

Resumes should reflect KSAs relevant to group programs with children/youth, and transcripts may be requested for Skill or Target level consideration.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• For Skill Level: completion of Entry Level DoW standardized training courses or equivalent education in child/youth development.

Responsibilities

• Note to applicants: College transcripts or certificates may be required at the time of application for Skill or Target level.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

DoD Entry Level training courses or equivalent coursework in early childhood/child development

Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School-Age (MSA) Credential or 12 sem. hours in relevant ed/child development

Job description

This position is located at Defense Logistics Agency's Columbus, OH.

Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: (all CYS employees working a minimum of 15 hours per week)

• First Child: 100% childcare fee discount
• Second and Subsequent Child: 50% childcare fee discount and any additional children in the household: 15% childcare fee discount

Incentives and Bonuses:

• Incentives are not paid.

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities (KSAs) as they pertain to this position.

For Entry Level (CY-01):

1. Must be at least 18 years of age
2. Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
3. Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

For Skill Level (CY-01):

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
3. Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
4. Minimum of 6 months experience working in group programs with children/youth
5. Completion of Entry Level DoW standardized training courses OR equivalent industry training OR six (6) semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education, child and youth development, or special education.

For Target Level (CY-02):

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
3. Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
4. Minimum of 12 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principles of child/youth development.
5. Completion of Skill Level DoW standardized training courses OR Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School-Age (MSA) Credential OR 12 semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development, special education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation (children and youth), Physical Education or directly related behavioral sciences (developmental psychology, child psychology/sociology for the family. General psychology/sociology course work is not qualifying)

Note to applicants: College transcripts or certificates may be required at the time of application for applicants who want to be considered for Skill or Target level.