Child and Youth Program Assistant

**Summary**: **About the position**:This position is located at the Youth Center at RAF Lakenheath. The position may require the incumbent to transport children in a government vehicle therefore a valid state driver's license must be obtained and maintained. **Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position.** Pay will be set based on experience and education and/or certification: Target Level: $20.80 Intermediate Level: $19.62 Entry Level: $18.51 **This job is open to**: - **The public**: - U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. **Clarification from the agency**: Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section. **Duties**: **CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ALL LEVELS)**: The incumbent will serve as a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one or more child and youth programs and will be accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth. Provides care/supervision, oversight and accountability for program participants. Assists in preparing age appropriate activities; supervises children and youth during indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings and special events; arranges and serves snacks/meals. Executes work in accordance with policies and regulations. May be required to transport children in government vehicles. **CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TARGET LEVEL)**: Coordinates and conducts activities for children and/or youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years. Creates an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions. Implements program options for children and youth with special requirements. Demonstrates, instructs, leads and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities. Briefs staff, management, and parents on activities. Conducts inventory on equipment and supplies. **CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL)**: Assists in planning, coordinating and conducting activities for program participants. Creates an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions. Implements daily schedules and activity plans to ensure age/stage appropriateness. Briefs staff, management, and parents on activities. Conducts inventory on equipment and supplies. **CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL)**: Performs simple routine tasks following step-by-step instructions. Assists in providing planned activities using prepared curriculum and program materials. Creates an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions. Generates a list of needed supplies and equipment. Attends to the physical needs of the children, as applicable. **Requirements**: **Conditions of employment**: - This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation. - This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical. - This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases. - This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position. **Qualifications**: - Business Based Action - Family Member Preference - Military Spouse Preference - Outside Applicant Veteran - Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran - Transition Hiring Preference The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and must possess a social security number and card. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas. **Qualifying Experience: ALL LEVELS** Must be a high school graduate, or equivalent; and be able to provide proof (i.e., diploma or equivalent) for verification **AND** **CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TARGET LEVEL)**: - 18 months working in any childcare or youth program. Completion of DoD approved competency-training courses. Additionally, entry and intermediate level training must be completed and evident by Service-issued documentation. - 18 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus possession and maintenance of one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: child development associate credential, military school age credential, or other nationally recognized youth development credential. - 18 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus an associate degree that includes a major course of study (24 credit hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university. - Possession and maintenance of one of the following directly related to the age group