Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

U.S. Army; Ansbach; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Child and Youth Program Assistant to support the development and safety of children and youth in various programs. This role involves planning engaging activities that cater to the diverse needs of participants aged 6 weeks to 18 years. The ideal candidate will ensure a safe and stimulating environment while maintaining program participation data. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and youth, fostering their growth in a supportive setting. If you are passionate about child development and possess strong communication skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifikationen

• Must be able to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

Aufgaben

• Maintain control and safety of children and youth in programs.
• Plan and conduct activities meeting physical and emotional needs.
• Prepare and maintain activity areas for daily schedules.

Kenntnisse

Communication Skills

Child Care Skills

First Aid and CPR

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

This position is located at Child and Youth Services, Ansbach, Germany.

Position may be filled as Flexible, Regular Part-Time or Regular Full-Time.

Proof of education is required at the time of application.

This is an open continuous announcement to provide a ready pool of available applicants as needed. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as vacancies occur based on the date of application.

Duties

• Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant in any of the Child and Youth Services program and/or age groups and maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs for program participants based on the group and individual children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years.
• Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults.
• Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules and provides program options for children with special requirements.
• Maintains program participation data and completes daily reports.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old at time of appointment.
• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.
• Meet Qualification/eligibility/physical/background requirements for this position.
• Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations in accordance with current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations.
• A one year probationary period may be required (either initially or upon conversion, if applicable).
• Successful completion of annual (or transition) training requirements within the prescribed time frame and demonstrated on the job competence is required.
• May be subject to irregular hours, evenings, and/or weekends.
• For positions in Child Development Centers, possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs., walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
• Incumbent is legally required to report all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.
• Individuals who have been trained will be required to administer medications prescribed by a physician to children/youth, perform CPR and first aid, and aid in providing reasonable accommodations to children/youth with special needs.
• Travel to on and off post locations may be required. Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors.
• Any individual who was required to register with selective service and who has not registered or knowingly and willingly did not register before the requirement terminated or became inapplicable to the individual will not be appointed.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation is required.

Qualifications

For Entry Level (CY-01):

• At a minimum, must have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Must be able to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

For information on the qualification requirements for the higher paying levels such as Skill Level (CY-01) and Target Level (CY-02):
Refer to our Applicant Information Kit.
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.
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