Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-02

Defense Logistics Agency; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking candidates for a position in the Child and Youth Services Division in Columbus, OH. Applicants must possess a high school diploma and relevant experience or credentials in youth development. Preferred candidates will have experience in childcare accreditation and working with diverse age groups.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Two years of specialized experience working in a group program with children or youth.

Responsibilities

• Assist with childcare or youth program national accreditation processes.
• Lead or mentor lower level childcare/youth program staff.

Skills

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

This position is located at Defense Logistics Agency's Columbus, OH location with the Child and Youth Services Division.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires

All Candidates must:

• Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

In addition, candidates must meet one of the following:

• Possess and maintain one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Military School Age Credential, Army Youth Practicum or other nationally recognized Youth Development Credential.

OR

• Two years of specialized experience working in a group program with children or youth plus an associate's degree or at least 60 semester hours with a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, for example: Child Development Centers: Early Childhood Education/Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education. General psychology/sociology coursework is not qualifying.

OR

• A bachelor's Degree or at least 120 semester hours with a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content as indicated above.

OR

• Possess 24 months (2 years) working in a group childcare or youth program with completion of DoD approved competency training courses, evidenced by Service-issued documentation.

Applicants that possess at least one of the following will be considered highly preferred and may be sent first for consideration.

1. Experience assisting with childcare or youth program national accreditation processes.
2. Experience participating in multi-disciplinary or higher-level child/youth program inspections.
3. Experience working with varying age groups (early childhood, school age, youth).
4. Experience leading or mentoring lower level childcare/youth program staff.