The CYP Assistant works directly with children and youth, keeping them actively engaged, well-cared for, and safe while participating in the CYP. The CYP Assistant's day includes helping children develop social skills such as making friends and conflict resolution; make healthy choices whether it be choosing nutritional snacks or appropriate recreational activities; build self-help and school readiness skills; and explore the environment around them.

Duties

The duties and responsibilities of the CY Program Assistant have been grouped into categories, including curriculum, indoor and outdoor environment, interactions and relationships, supervision of children and youth, parent and employee communication, assessment, compliance, and additional responsibilities. Each is described below. Curriculum

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
• Ability to sustain considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.
• Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
• Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws.
• A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate possesses the following: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to complete all DoN training requirements within the specified time frames, including orientation, initial, Standardized Module Training, and ongoing training requirements. Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children and youth and coworkers. Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Education

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate possesses the following:

Entry Level (CY-1702-01)

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to complete all Department of the Navy (DoN) training requirements within the specified timeframe.

• Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.

• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Intermediate Level (CY-1702-01)

Entry Level abilities plus:

• Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development needs of children and youth.

• Ability to implement developmentally appropriate principles and practices to provide high-quality direct care and education and development.

• Ability to interpret a curriculum or activity plan.

• Ability to follow written instructions.

• Ability to plan and organize, and work cooperatively as a member of a team.

• Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.

• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

• Six (6) months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.

Target Level (CY-1702-02)

Entry and Intermediate Levels' knowledge and abilities plus:

• Knowledge of child and youth development principles in order to appropriately inform the efficient and effective program response to meet the needs of children and youth.

• Skill to implement developmentally appropriate child and youth development principles, practices, and services in order to provide high-quality direct care and education for children and youth, either individually or within groups.

• Skill to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers.

• Skill to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

• Skill in verbal communication in order to provide basic program information and explain CYP processes and procedures.

• One (1) year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.

Contacts

• Address NAS Corpus Christi 10651 E Street Bldg H100 5th Floor Corpus Chrsiti, TX 78419 US
• Name: NAS Corpus Christi NAF HRO
• Email: [email protected]