Child And Youth Program Technician, Cy-02/Rft, Chura Warabi, Camp Courtney

NON APPROPRIATED FUNDS POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:   Child and Youth Program Technician
FLSA: Non-exempt
JOB SERIES: 1702  PAY LEVEL: CY-2 (GSE-05)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:   The primary function of this position is to provide appropriate specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth in a DoD Children and Youth Program (CYP). Serves as CYP Technician in one or more CYPs.  Works under the written and verbal direction of the supervisor, who provides guidance on scope of assignments and assistance on the more complex, non-routine problems encountered. Work is reviewed in terms of results achieved and adherence to established standards and procedures. Routine day-to-day assignments are normally performed independently with technical assistance available from supervisor when required. Routine assignments are spot-checked; the more technical assignments are closely reviewed for adherence to policies, procedures, and instructions.

Serves as a mentor for assigned CY team. Works with senior staff to provide instruction and training to lower-level employees. Assists lower-level employees in completing the Foundation Training Program. Assists the Training & Curriculum (T&C) Specialist in helping lower-level program assistants translate professional development training into practice. Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children and youth. Provides suggestions and makes recommendations to credential practicum candidates. Records observations and charts progress of team members¿ on-the-job skills and reports findings to trainer. Frequently consults the T&C Specialist on strategies to further assist team members' professional development efforts. Provides input to the supervisor as requested concerning promotions, reassignments, performance evaluations, incentive awards, etc. Provides input to CY training plans based on observed training needs.

Works within prescribed staff-to-participant ratios with children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years. Maintains control and accounts for the whereabouts and safety of participants. Oversees arrival and departure and supervises participants 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 participants with special needs. Encourages participant's interest and establishes a program setting that promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults. Provides recommendations to the T&C Specialist and Program Lead of changes and adjustments to activities and plans where necessary to meet unusual situations. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Be 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have the ability to speak, read, and write English, follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance.
• In addition to the above, candidate must possess:

(a)  24 months working in a USMC or other military service childcare or youth program, completion of DoD approved competency training courses. Additionally, successful completion of all required training for Program Assistant (Entry, Intermediate and Target Level) must be complete and evident by service-issued documentation. 
OR

(b) Two years of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus possess and maintain 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. 
OR

(c) Two years of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus an associate's degree which includes 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, and Special Education. School Age: Elementary Education, Child Development, Youth Development, and Special Education. Youth Services: Youth Development, Secondary Education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation, and Physical Education). 
OR

(d) Two years of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus a bachelor's degree which includes a major course or study (24 semester hours) with content as indicated above.

**Applicants meeting BEST QUALIFIED Criteria will be considered before candidates only meeting minimum qualifications of the position. Best Qualified Criteria: One year experience working as a Child and Youth Program Assistant (Target Level 4) CY-II for any Service CYP or equivalent.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain TIER-1 Child Care (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age. 
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual physicals thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. 
  Must complete all DoD training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, DoD approved competency training courses, and annual ongoing training requirements, and required certifications, if any. 
• Must maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(CPR) and First Aid certifications. 
• A valid Government Owned Vehicle (GOV) operator's permit may be requested of this position at the supervisor's discretion. If the supervisor determines that this position requires a GOV, the incumbent is required to obtain the license within 30 days of supervisor's written direction to do so. Inability to obtain or maintain the appropriate licenses may result in disciplinary action.

Note: This position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to random drug testing because duties must be performed with a high level of productivity, reliability and judgment to prevent adversely affecting personnel safety, and causing risk/damage to government property, and/or significant adverse impact to day-to-day operations. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position.