Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

U.S. Army; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Child and Youth Program Assistant to join their team. In this vital role, you will ensure the safety and well-being of children and youth while planning engaging activities that cater to their diverse needs. Your responsibilities will include maintaining program participation data and creating an inviting environment that fosters positive interactions. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals within a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about child development and possess strong communication skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs and perform CPR/First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and account for children in the program.
• Plan and conduct activities to meet children's needs.
• Prepare and maintain activity areas for children.

Skills

Communication Skills

Child Care Management

CPR and First Aid

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This position is located at Detroit Arsenal, MI.

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.

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

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 completes daily reports. Maintains accountability on field trips and other summer camp activities.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old at time of appointment.
• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.
• Meet qualification, eligibility, physical, and 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.
• 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 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.
• 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.