CYP Child and Youth Programs Assistant (Multi-Level)

NAVBASE San Diego; San Diego (CA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NAVBASE San Diego is seeking an entry-level CYP Assistant to engage and supervise children and youth in safe, structured activities at the CYP program. You will help develop social skills, model healthy choices, and support self-help and school readiness in a dynamic setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication in English, and adherence to program procedures to ensure safe and engaging experiences for youth.

Qualifications

• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to complete DoN training requirements within the timeframe.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with children, youth and coworkers.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Responsabilités

• Help children develop social skills such as making friends and conflict resolution.
• Promote healthy snack choices and appropriate recreational activities.
• Build self-help and school readiness skills.
• Engage children in activities and explore the surrounding environment.

Connaissances

English communication

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Work with children/youth

DoN training readiness

Interpersonal skills

Description du poste

CYP Assistants work directly with children and youth, keeping them actively engaged, well-cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP. The CYP Assistant's day includes helping children develop social skills such as making friends and conflict resolution; make healthy choices whether it be choosing nutritional snacks or appropriate recreational activities; build self-help and school readiness skills; and explore the environment around them.

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate possesses the following:

Entry Level (CY-1702-01)

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to complete all Department of the Navy (DoN) training requirements within the specified timeframe.

• Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.

• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Intermediate Level (CY-1702-01)

Entry Level abilities plus:

• Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development needs of children and youth.

• Ability to implement developmentally appropriate principles and practices to provide high-quality direct care and education and development.

• Ability to interpret a curriculum or activity plan.

• Ability to follow written instructions.

• Ability to plan and organize, and work cooperatively as a member of a team.

• Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.

• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

• Six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.

Target Level (CY-1702-02)

Entry and Intermediate Levels' knowledge and abilities plus:

• Knowledge of child and youth development principles in order to appropriately inform the efficient and effective program response to meet the needs of children and youth.

• Skill to implement developmentally appropriate child and youth development principles, practices, and services in order to provide high-quality direct care and education for children and youth, either individually or within groups.

• Skill to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.

• Skill to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

• Skill in verbal communication in order to provide basic program information and explain CYP processes and procedures.

• One (1) year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.