Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant CY02

Defense Logistics Agency; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency in Richmond, VA is seeking a lead Child & Youth Services (CYS) program team leader responsible for ensuring developmental care and instruction for children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years. The role requires leading staff, coordinating developmentally appropriate activities, and enforcing health and safety standards across all activities.

Applicants must be 18+, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and demonstrate strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Candidate may qualify with higher education or credentials as listed for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Lead program staff to provide developmentally appropriate care and instruction for children and youth aged 6 weeks to 18 years in CYS programs.
• Ensure implementation of age-appropriate programs promoting social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth.
• Instruct team members and provide written instructions, references, and supplies.
• Develop, plan, and implement age-appropriate lesson plans, schedules, and activities based on observed needs.
• Ensure staff follow health and safety standards including diapering, toileting, hand washing, cleaning, food service, safe sleep and illness care.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Child/youth development knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in early childhood / related field

Bachelor's degree in early childhood / related field

DoW standardized training course

CDA or MSA credential

Job description

Telework Eligible

No

Major Duties

• Serves as a team leader with responsibility for ensuring the program staff 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.
• Ensures the implementation of a developmentally appropriate program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children and youth in the ages served.
• Instructs team members in specific tasks and job techniques; makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies.
• Develops, plans and implements age-appropriate educational lesson plans, schedules, and developmentally appropriate activities based on observed needs and interest of individual children and youth.
• Ensure staff follow health and safety standards when performing diapering, toileting, hand washing, cleaning/sanitizing/disinfecting surfaces and materials, food service, safe sleep practices, and caring for ill children and youth.

Qualification Summary

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: All Candidates must: Must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. The incumbent must communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing to communicate with CYS team and customers, prepare reports and plans, and document observations. In addition, candidates must meet one of the following: Minimum of 18 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principals of child/youth development AND Education:- Completion of DoW standardized training course OR Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School-Age (MSA) credential. OR Experience: Minimum of 12 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principals of child growth and development AND Education:- Associate's degree or 60 semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development, special education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation (children and youth), Physical Education or directly related behavioral sciences (developmental psychology, child psychology/sociology for the family. General psychology/sociology course work is not qualifying) OR related field which includes a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university. OR Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development, or special education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation (children and youth), Physical Education or directly related behavioral sciences (developmental psychology, child psychology/sociology for the family. General psychology/sociology course work is not qualifying) or related field which includes a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university. In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified" Are you a current DLA Richmond employee?

Compensation:

$27-$36