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Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

Columbus, OH

$19.80/hr

Other

Posted 19 days ago


U.S. Department Of Defense rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 535 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

25th of 46 rated military and defense


Job description

This position is located at Defense Logistics Agency's Columbus, OH.
Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: (all CYS employees working a minimum of 15 hours per week)
  • First Child: 100% childcare fee discount
  • Second and Subsequent Child: 50% childcare fee discount and any additional children in the household: 15% childcare fee discount
Incentives and Bonuses: Click on "Learn More About This Agency" for Incentive Information.
  • Incentives may be paid.
Qualifications:Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities (KSAs) as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following:
For Entry Level (CY-01):
  1. Must be at least 18 years of age
  2. Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
  3. Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

For Skill Level (CY-01):

  1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
  2. Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
  3. Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
  4. Minimum of 6 months experience working in group programs with children/youth
  5. Completion of Entry Level DoW standardized training courses OR equivalent industry training OR six (6) semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education, child and youth development, or special education.

For Target Level (CY-02):

  1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
  2. Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
  3. Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
  4. Minimum of 12 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principles of child/youth development.
  5. Completion of Skill Level DoW standardized training courses OR Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School-Age (MSA) Credential OR 12 semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development, special education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation (children and youth), Physical Education or directly related behavioral sciences (developmental psychology, child psychology/sociology for the family. General psychology/sociology course work is not qualifying)

Note to applicants: College transcripts or certificates may be required at the time of application for applicants who want to be considered for Skill or Target level.Education:At minimum a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
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.
All education documents must be in English or have a translated copy provided.
In order to meet entry level requirement you must upload a copy of your HS Diploma, HS Transcript (showing the completion date), GED certificate or proof of a college degree. To meet the requirements beyond entry level a college transcript showing course work or certifications will be required to validate the higher graded qualifications.
Employment Type: OTHER

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