Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant (Level 5) CY-02

SelectUSA; Missouri; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Youth Program Supervisor to oversee activities for children aged 6 weeks to 18 years. The role involves planning engaging activities, supervising children during outings, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and the ability to communicate effectively. Experience with youth programs and relevant credentials will be prioritized.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Effective communication in English.
• Child Development Credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises children and youth during activities and trips.
• Plans activities based on individual needs.
• Trains team members in program guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Supervision

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Help Duties

• Supervises children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth. Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements.
• Instructs team members in specific tasks and job techniques; makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies. Explains program guidance, procedures, policies, and directives to team members.
• Uses designated evaluation materials to ensure assigned area is in compliance with, Dept of Defense (DoD), and local installation standards. Ensures assigned area maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
• Completes training requirements using approved service materials to include designated training modules. Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements Conditions of Employment

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/physical/background requirements for this position.
• Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations in accordance with current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations.
• A one year probationary period may be required (either initially or upon conversion, if applicable).
• Successful completion of annual training requirements within the prescribed time frame and demonstrated on the job competence is required.
• May be subject to an irregular hours, evening and or weekends.
• 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.
• Incumbent is legally required to report all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.
• Individual who have been trained will be required to administer routine and rescue medications prescribed by a physician to children/youth, perform CPR and first aid, and provide a reasonable accommodation to children/youth with a special need.
• Travel to on and off post locations may be required.
• Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) Check.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-15m., and a Childcare Tier 1 background investigation is required.
• Incumbent is legally required to report all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.
• May be subject to irregular hours, evenings and/or weekends.
• Successful completion of Lead Foundation Level training and annual training requirements is required.
  
  

Qualifications

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, or 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.

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

Education

Proof of education is required at the time of application. Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled. General Education courses do not count toward the credit total.

If qualifying via DoD approved competency training courses, you must supply one of the following:

• A completed Foundation IDP signed by both the employee and the supervisor/training specialist
• A signed Foundation (or equivalent) certificate
• A memorandum stating completion of Foundation training from a supervisor or CYS Training Specialist that contains their full name, title, and full contact information (email and/or phone number)
  
  

VLS certificates without an accompanying IDP will not be accepted.

Please see the Applicant information kit for additional information on education.

Additional Information

This announcement has been extended beyond the original close date of 5/19/2025. If all five positions are filled, it may close early.

Area of Consideration

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

Important Information Regarding Access To Certain Federal Facilities

• Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.
  
  

Manual Application

• If you would like to apply manually, please contact the servicing NAF Human Resources (HRO) listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 pm CST on the closing date of this announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner.
  
  

PCS Costs

• Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  
  

Pay-Band (NF or CY) Allowances and Differentials

• This is a pay-banded position.
• Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday).
• Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600.
  
  

Incentives and Bonuses

• Incentives will not be paid.
  
  

Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances

• Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.
  
  

Other:

• Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
• This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program.
• Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires.
• For more information on working with Child and Youth Services, please go here (: https://www.armymwr.com/cys-careers/professions
• Please check out our Applicant Information Kit to view additional information you may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit%20for%20Army%20NAF%20Childcare%20Positions.pdf
• For more information on working with Child and Youth Services, please click here.
  
  

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