C & Y PROG ASST (CDC) (GSE-02) CY1*

Summary Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. Serving Those Who ServeMajor Duties: MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists in implementing planned, developmentally appropriate activities, schedules, and routines for children/youth using prepared or developed curriculum, activity plans, and materials which includes group and individual activities. Assists with attending to the developmental needs of children/youth in assigned area, including relationship building. Works cooperatively as a member of a team and exhibits strong interpersonal skills with children, youth, and adults. Follows and promotes safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices. Assists in supervising children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings, and during special events. Maintains communication with other employees to request assistance, aid, and report challenges. Remains within child and youth ratio. Helps arrange for or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable. Cares for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor or other higher graded employee. Ensures inclusive programming for children and youth with special needs is implemented within current policy. Follows all physician-prescribed medications and individualized care instructions, such as those for special diets, feeding procedures, assistive devices, and other needs for special care and attention. Adheres to special instructions provided by parents and multidisciplinary Inclusion Action Teams (IAT) such as medication administration, acute health related conditions, behavior management, and special dietary restrictions or needs. Responds to minor illness or injury, renders aid as needed, and completes and submits accident/incident report documentation. Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed. Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions. Identifies and responds to emergency situations including evacuations, child/youth illness, and physical and emotional needs. Physical Demands/Work Environment The incumbent is required to have mobility necessary to ensure safety of children and youth and engage in repetitive actions such as walking, standing, bending, stooping, and sitting on the floor. The work involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of a wide variety of child and youth activities, programs, and services, such as exposure to disease or injuries. The incumbent must have the visual and auditory capabilities to supervise children and youth, to comply with sight and sound supervision requirements and to provide immediate responses when applicable. The incumbent must communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing to communicate with CYP team and customers, prepare reports and plans, and document observations. Majority of the work is performed in the CYP facility, including classroom settings, activity areas, and outdoor areas, with occasional indoor and outdoor field trips. Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors. Classrooms and office areas are adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The incumbent may work an uncommon tour of duty to include evenings and weekends to accommodate varying program operating schedules. Performs Other Duties as Assigned