Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02.

Obsolete Site; Wainwright (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentives

Discounted childcare fees

Commissary privileges

Access to DFMWR Facilities

Health and life insurance

Job summary

Obsolete Site is seeking individuals for Child and Youth Services (CYS) programs in Wainwright, Alaska. The role involves providing developmental care and supervision for children and youth, ensuring their safety during activities.

A high school diploma is required, and candidates must be able to communicate effectively in English. Special hiring incentives and various benefits are offered, including potential health and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides developmental care and instruction for children and youth.
• Supervises and ensures safety of children and youth.
• Assists in implementing planned activities for children.

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 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.
• One year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• This position has been identified as having regular contact with children under the age of 18. In accordance with Section 231 of the Crime Control Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-647 codified at 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 is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which includes the influenza vaccine.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals, thereafter 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.
• The incumbent must have visual and auditory capabilities to supervise children and youth, comply with sight and sound supervision requirements, and provide immediate responses when applicable.
• Incumbent is legally required to report all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.
• Must complete all DoW and Service training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, and annual ongoing training requirements, and any required certifications. Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Failure to achieve desired training with demonstrated competence may result in separation. Entry, Skill, Target)
• May work an uncommon tour of duty to include 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.

For information on the qualification requirements for the higher paying levels such as Skill Level (CY-01) and Target Level (CY-02), refer to our Applicant Information Kit.

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.

Education

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

In order to meet entry level requirement you must upload a copy of your HS Diploma, HS Transcript (showing the completion date), GED certificate or proof of a college degree. To meet the requirements beyond entry level a college transcript showing coursework or certifications will be required to validate the higher graded qualifications.

Benefits

• Special hiring incentives: Eligible Flex-10, Regular Part-Time and Regular-Full Time selectees may receive up to $2000.00 ( $1000 at 6-month completion of successful service, plus another $1000.00 at 1-year anniversary of successful service). Service agreement and satisfactory performance required.
• Discounted fees and Priority childcare slots.
• On post commissary privileges (excluding tobacco or alcohol products).
• Access to DFMWR Facilities such as fitness programs, bowling center, outdoor recreation, etc.
• Entitled to 1.49% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), contingent upon eligibility.
• Eligible for health and life insurance, participation in 401(k) and retirement plans, paid personal time off and federal holidays.

Additional employee incentives may include temporary commissary privileges extending to 31 December 2026 and potential pay differentials such as Sunday premium pay and night differential pay authorized by the Garrison Commander.

Area of Consideration

This job is open to candidates residing in Fort Wainwright and surrounding areas within 100 miles of the installation. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration. Note, if your profile and resume do not show a local address, you may be rated ineligible for the area of consideration.

Additional Information

Employees are expected to uphold the rule of law and the United States Constitution and are encouraged to improve the operational efficiency of the Federal government.