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Child and Youth Program Assistant – May be eligible for 1000.00 Incentive at 6 mo. and 1 year

Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy

This job in plain English

Child and Youth Program Assistants keep children and youth safe, engaged, and well cared for in Navy Child and Youth Programs. The job is in Portsmouth, Virginia, for Commander, Navy Installations Command, with 12 vacancies. It is an intermittent job of 0 to 40 hours a week with occasional travel, and it requires a drug test and background checks.

12 vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the United States.

What you would do

  • Plan activities and schedules that meet children's physical, social, and emotional needs.
  • Supervise children and youth indoors, outdoors, and on field trips.
  • Observe children and report signs of illness, abuse, or neglect as directed.
  • Communicate with parents daily about their child's progress and activities.
  • Document child development and help keep program safety and compliance records.

Do you qualify for CY-1 to CY-2?

With experience: Entry level (CY 1) has no set experience requirement, though prior work with children is preferred. Intermediate level needs 6 months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting. Target level (CY 2) needs 1 year of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting.

With education: You must be at least 18 with a high school diploma or GED. For the CY 2 target level, you also need one of these: completion of DoD standardized training courses, a valid Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School-Age (MSA) credential, or a 2-year degree in a related field such as Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary or Secondary Education, or Youth Development. The intermediate level also requires completing Navy Entry Level training (Army, Air Force, and Marine equivalents are accepted).

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two-page maximum
  • Proof of education: college transcript showing the degree awarded, or high school diploma, GED, or equivalent if the degree is not yet awarded
  • Notice of separation if claiming DoD NAF Business Based Action priority consideration
  • Sponsor's PCS orders and marriage certificate if claiming military spouse preference
  • DD-214 Member-4 page and supporting documents if claiming veterans' preference
  • Most recent SF-50 or Personnel Action Report if you are a current or former federal employee

How you will be rated: Resumes are first checked for basic eligibility, then rated on knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) using a set rating scale. Applicants are referred to the hiring manager for the grade level they qualify for, and the selecting official may interview candidates.

Tips for this job:

  • Be clear and specific about your child and youth experience and your KSAs, since the announcement asks for this.
  • Send proof of education with your application: a transcript showing the degree and date, or your high school diploma or GED. Transcripts must show your name, school, degree type, date, and major.
  • Your resume must fit within two pages, and the system blocks longer uploads.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Intermittent, 0 to 40 hours per week. The announcement lists this schedule as having no benefits.

Incentives and relocation: The job title says it may be eligible for a $1,000 incentive at 6 months and at 1 year. Navy CYP employees who work at least 15 hours a week also get a 50% fee discount for one child in certain Navy child care programs.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Complete required training and keep required certifications or credentials
  • Pass background checks, including fingerprint and child care checks
  • Pre-employment and random drug testing; a positive test or refusal can remove you
  • Pass a pre-employment physical and provide proof of immunizations
  • Must be free of communicable diseases
  • Employment depends on proof of education if not provided with your application
  • Marijuana is illegal under federal law, even where state law allows it
  • A positive drug test withdraws the job offer and bars DoD job applications for 6 months
  • Some positions require a one-year probationary period
  • Direct deposit required within the first 30 days
  • E-Verify checks work eligibility
  • Non-affiliated visitors need a REAL ID or other accepted ID for base access starting May 7, 2025
  • Automatic disqualification for certain sexual, child-victim, or felony drug convictions

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$19.00 – $30.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
CY-1 to CY-2 · Child and youth programs
Location
Portsmouth, Virginia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Intermittent
Service
Competitive
Openings
12
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Education And Training Technician (1702)
Announcement
27-13101825

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