Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

DLA Careers; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

401(k) and retirement plans

Paid personal time off and federal holidays

Job summary

DLA Careers is seeking a dedicated professional in Tracy, California, to provide developmental care and instruction for children and youth. The role requires supervising children during various activities and ensuring their safety. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma, and maintain physical abilities as required. Employees enjoy health insurance, 401(k) participation, and federal holiday pay, with the position being eligible for multiple opportunities across openings.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment.
• Must have visual and auditory capabilities to supervise children and youth.
• Must complete all training requirements, including CPR and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate developmental care for children and youth.
• Supervise the safety of children and youth during activities.
• Assist in implementing planned developmentally appropriate activities.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Ability to supervise children and youth

Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

This position is located at Tracy, California.

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.

Duties

• 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 the whereabouts and safety of children and youth during daily routines, indoor and outdoor activities, on 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 which includes 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.
• Position has regular contact with children under 18; background checks and aptitude for background screening required.
• Adjudicated background checks are required.
• Position is subject to immunization requirements; must obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with ACIP recommendations.
• Must pass a pre‑employment physical and provide evidence of immunization; be free from communicable disease.
• For positions in Child Development Centers, possess and maintain the physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs., walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
• Must have visual and auditory capabilities to supervise children and youth to comply with supervision requirements.
• Must report all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.
• Complete all DoW and Service training requirements within specified time, including orientation, initial, and annual ongoing training; maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• May work an uncommon tour of duty to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors; occasional field trips may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Can communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• For entry level (CY‑01) and higher levels, possess additional educational credentials and/or certifications as outlined in the Applicant Information Kit.

Benefits

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401(k) and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays.

It is an open continuous announcement to provide a ready pool of available applicants as needed, and applicants may be considered for multiple opportunities for the duration of the announcement.