Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-02

Summary This position is located at Defense Logistics Agency's New Cumberland, PA location with the Child and Youth Services Division. CYS Regular and FLEX employees (working a minimum of 15 hours) will receive a 100% discount on childcare for their first child and 50% for for the second child. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Did you know you may also qualify for the following benefits as a Federal Employee? (Some are restricted to regular employees only): Student Loan Repayment or Forgiveness (PSLF) Federal Student Loan Repayment Program, DLA EAP Services Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (dla.mil) 11 Paid Federal Holidays Holidays Work Schedules and Pay (opm.gov), Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Flexible Spending Accounts (opm.gov), Paid Parental Leave (PPL) 12 Administrative Workweeks of paid leave Paid Parental Leave (opm.gov), Tuition Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, 401K & NAF Retirement Pension, DLA Fitness and Wellness Program Policy Pages - DLA Fitness and Wellness Policy (dps.mil) Tuition Assistance Available for continuing education. Commissary - Full access to local Commissary (on site Grocery Stores). Army and Air Force Exchange - Full access privileges. *World-Wide Access to Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation facilities and programs.Major Duties: Serves as a team leader with responsibility for ensuring the program staff provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in Child and Youth Services (CYS) programs. Ensures the implementation of a developmentally appropriate program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children and youth in the ages served. Instructs team members in specific tasks and job techniques; makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies. Develops, plans and implements age-appropriate educational lesson plans, schedules, and developmentally appropriate activities based on observed needs and interest of individual children and youth. Ensure staff follow health and safety standards when performing diapering, toileting, hand washing, cleaning/sanitizing/disinfecting surfaces and materials, food service, safe sleep practices, and caring for ill children and youth.