Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

U.S. Army; Fort Bragg (NC, CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Child and Youth Program Assistant to support the development of children and youth in a dynamic environment. This role involves planning engaging activities that cater to the diverse needs of participants, ensuring their safety, and maintaining a positive atmosphere. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate strong communication skills. Join a mission-driven team where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the lives of young individuals, fostering their growth and development in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Must maintain physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control and account for the safety of children and youth.
• Plan and conduct activities that meet the needs of program participants.
• Prepare and maintain activity areas for daily schedules.

Skills

Communication Skills

Child Care Skills

Planning Activities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This position is located at Fort Bragg, NC.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires

Proof of education is required at the time of application.
Duties

• Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant in a Child and Youth Services program 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.
• 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 complete daily report.

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 an irregular hours, evening and or weekends.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) Check.
• 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 a reasonable accommodation to children/youth with a special need.
• Travel to on and off post locations may be required. Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors.
• 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.