Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency Fort Belvoir, Virginia, is seeking qualified candidates for Child and Youth Services (CYS) positions at CY-01, CY-02 levels. Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

For CY-02, there is a higher experience requirement and related credentials as outlined in the posting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

This position is located at the Defense Logistics Agency Fort Belvoir, Virginia with the Child and Youth Services Division.

Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee applicable to employees working at least 15 hours per week

• First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)
• Second and Subsequent Child: 50% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)

Incentives and Bonuses

• Incentives will not be 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.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

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 OR12 semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education, child and youth development, or 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)

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified":

• 1 Year experience as a CYPA in a Military Child development center

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.