Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

Defense Logistics Agency; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% childcare fee discount (First 1st

50% childcare fee discount (Second and

Incentives will not be paid.

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency in Richmond, VA operates a Child Development Center and seeks qualified applicants for CY-01 and CY-02 roles in Child and Youth Services.

Applicants must be at least 18, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and communicate effectively in English; CY-02 requires 12 months of group program experience and additional training or college credits in related fields.

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.
• Minimum of 6 months experience working in group programs with children/youth (CY-01).
• Completion of Entry Level DoW standardized training courses OR six (6) semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education, child and youth development, or special education (CY-01).
• 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 (CY-02).
• Completion of Skill Level DoW standardized training courses OR CDA/MSA or 12 semester hours of college credit in relevant education or development fields (CY-02).

Job description

This position is located at Defense Logistics Agency Richmond, VA Child Development Center.

Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee:

• First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees working at least 15 hours per week)
• Second and Subsequent Child: 50% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees working at least 15 hours per week)

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 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.