Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02.

Defense Logistics Agency; New Cumberland (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

401(k) and retirement plans

Paid personal time off

Job summary

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a dedicated individual for Child and Youth Services (CYS) in New Cumberland, PA. The role involves providing developmental care and instructional supervision for children aged 6 weeks to 18 years. Responsibilities include planning and implementing appropriate activities while ensuring safety during routines and special events.

Ideal candidates will be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and demonstrate effective communication skills in English. This position offers benefits including health insurance and participation in 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and provide evidence of immunization.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmental care and instruction for children and youth.
• Supervise and ensure the safety of children during activities.
• Implement planned activities and routines for youth.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively in English

Supervisory skills

Emergency response skills

Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth, ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in Child and Youth Services (CYS) programs.
• Actively supervises and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth during daily routines, indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, outings, and special events.
• Assists in implementing planned, developmentally appropriate activities, schedules, and routines for children/youth using prepared curriculum, activity plans, and materials, including group and individual activities.
• Helps arrange for or serve appropriate snacks or meals.
• Identifies and responds to emergency situations including evacuations, child/youth illness, and physical and emotional needs.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment.
• A one‑year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E‑Verify) check.
• This position has regular contact with children under the age of 18 and is subject to Section 231 of the Crime Control Act of 1990 (Public Law 101‑647, 34 U.S.C. § 20351) and DoD Instruction 1402.05.
• Favorably adjudicated background checks are required.
• Position is subject to immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children and youth.
• Employee must obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases, including the influenza vaccine, in accordance with CDC recommendations.
• Must pass a pre‑employment physical and subsequent physicals, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable disease.
• For positions in Child Development Centers, possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs., walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
• Must have the visual and auditory capabilities to supervise children and youth and to provide immediate responses when applicable.
• Legally required to report all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.
• Must complete all DoW and Service training requirements, including orientation, initial, and annual ongoing training, and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Failure to achieve desired training with demonstrated competence may result in separation.
• May work an uncommon tour of duty, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to accommodate varying program operating schedules.
• Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors.
• Occasional indoor and outdoor field trips may be required.

Qualifications

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

Education

• Minimum a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
• Proof of education required at the time of application.
• Education must be directly related to the position; general education courses do not count toward credit total.
• All education documents must be in English or have a translated copy provided.

Area of Consideration

• The area of consideration is within the Local Commuting Area—approximately a 50‑mile radius from New Cumberland, PA. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included if they respond "yes" to the appropriate question.

Benefits

• Eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401(k) and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays.
• This job is part of a pay‑banded system; Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
• Non‑foreign overseas allowances, cost‑of‑living allowances (COLA), and other differentials will not be paid.
• NAF flexible employees working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some may also be eligible to receive health insurance.