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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Child and Youth Program Assistant (Youth Center)

Minot AFB, North Dakota, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18.51/hr - $20.80/hr

0+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Child and Youth Program Assistant assigned to the Youth Center at Minot AFB, ND. This flexible position involves ensuring the safety and well-being of children and youth while assisting in leading activities and supporting their development.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one or more child and youth programs

Accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years

Assists in providing and leading planned activities

Assist children and youth with special projects, homework and life skills

Performs simple routine tasks following step-by-step instructions

Helps establish a program environment and promotes positive child and youth interactions with other children, youth, and adults

Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate the daily schedule

Uses prepared curriculum/program materials and assists with developing a list of needed supplies and equipment

Helps create adult-made games and play materials (i.e., mixing paint, play dough, assembling props, activities, etc.)

Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques as provided by the supervisors

Attends to the physical needs of the children, as applicable

Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, supervisors, and volunteers

Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings, and special events

Promotes and models safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices

Cares for special needs children and youth as directed by the supervisor

Notifies supervisor of health, fire and safety compliance concerns

Helps arrange for/serve appropriate snacks/meals, where applicable

Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns

Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse or neglect and reports as directed

Notes special instructions provided by parents

Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with an authorized person according to written parental instructions

Assists in maintaining program participation data and completing required daily reports

Participates in program evaluations as required

Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation, where applicable

Ensures compliance with policies and regulations applicable to Air Force Child and Youth Programs

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Child supervisionYouth development techniquesEffective communicationTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Hold a high school diploma (or equivalent)

Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social)

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application

Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Direct deposit is required

Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check

A probationary period may be required

Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD)

Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation