Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

BV-NAF-W34WAA USAG DETROIT ARSENAL (DOA); Warren (MI); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare fee discount – first child

Childcare fee discount – second+ child

Job summary

BV-NAF-W34WAA USAG DETROIT ARSENAL (DOA) seeks a Child and Youth Program Assistant for the Detroit Arsenal, Warren, MI. You will support childcare services, plan activities, and ensure safety and well-being of participants in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Strong English communication and 18+ are required. The role involves coordinating schedules, maintaining data records, and facilitating inclusive activities for diverse age groups with occasional travel within the post.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Must be at least 18 years old at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Child care mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

This position is located at the Detroit Arsenal, Michigan.

Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee:

• ++First Child++: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees working at least 15 hours per week)
• ++Second and Subsequent Child++: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees working at least 15 hours per week)

++Incentives and Bonuses++

• Incentives will not be paid.

Overview

Accepting applications
Open & closing dates: 01/02/2026 to 12/30/2026

Salary

: $18.51 to – $20.80 per hour Rate of pay is determined based on the education and experience as identified in the qualifications for our 3 levels (Entry/Skill/Target).

Location

Warren, MI

Telework

No

Travel

Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type

Multiple

Work schedule

Multiple Schedules

Service

• Competitive
• Promotion potential
• 2

Job family (Series)

• 1702 Education And Training Technician

Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

Not Required

Drug test

No

Position sensitivity and risk

• Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure

No

Bargaining unit status

No

Announcement number

C2SCNAFCY-26-12847050

Control number

851991700

Eligibility and Discrimination

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

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

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• 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.
• May be subject to an irregular hours, evening 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 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.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• Successful completion of annual (or transition ) training requirements within the prescribed time frame and demonstrated on the job competence is required.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant’s relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities (KSAs) as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:
For Entry Level (CY-01):

1. At a minimum, must have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
2. 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.

Education

At minimum a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.

Proof of education is required at the time of application. Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled. General Education courses do not count toward the credit total.

All education documents must be in English or have a translated copy provided.

In order to meet entry level requirement you must upload a copy of your HS Diploma, HS Transcript (showing the completion date), GED certificate or proof of a college degree. To meet the requirements beyond entry level a college transcript showing course work or certifications will be required to validate the higher graded qualifications.

Additional information

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

++Area of Consideration:++

• This job is open worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

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.

Required documents

++About Your Resume++

• Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
• Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count.
• (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit)
• Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.

++Expedite Your Hiring++

• To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your application.

++Required Documents++

• HS Diploma/GED, College transcripts/Diploma, CDA, Proof of education Etc.
• Resume

++Other Accepted Documents++

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (VA)
• HS Diploma/GED, College transcripts/Diploma, CDA, Proof of education Etc.
• DA 3434 or equivalent
• References or letters of recommendations
• PCS Orders
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume

Access to Certain Federal Facilities

Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.

Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities

After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals from this announcement may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.

Agency contact information

CHRA NAF C2SC – Recruitment Branch

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Address: BV-NAF-W34WAA USAG DETROIT ARSENAL

DO NOT MAIL

Warren, MI 48397

US

Benefits

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you’ll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense’s overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you’ll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

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Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
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