Engaging Child & Youth Care Assistant

U.S. Department of the Navy; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Navy is seeking CYP Assistants to engage and safeguard children and youth in the CYP program. The role focuses on social skill development, healthy choices, and self-help readiness while ensuring safety and active participation.

Candidates should demonstrate KSAs for English communication, instruction-following, teamwork, and developmentally appropriate care. Training requirements and teamwork with children, youth, and coworkers are essential.

Qualifications

• 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 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.
• Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles to meet development needs.
• 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.
• Six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.
• One (1) year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.

Skills

English proficiency

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

U.S. Department of the Navy is seeking CYP Assistants to engage and safeguard children and youth in the CYP program. The role focuses on social skill development, healthy choices, and self-help readiness while ensuring safety and active participation.

Candidates should demonstrate KSAs for English communication, instruction-following, teamwork, and developmentally appropriate care. Training requirements and teamwork with children, youth, and coworkers are essential.