Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-02

U.S. Department of Defense; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commissary privileges

Childcare fee discount

Job summary

U.S. Department of Defense at Fort Gordon, GA, seeks a qualified candidate for Child and Youth Services (CYS).

The role requires 18+ years old with a high school diploma, strong English communication skills, and demonstrated knowledge of child/youth development through the listed education/credential options. Resumes must be two pages or less; commissary privileges may be available, and two-tier childcare fee discounts apply to eligible children of CYS employees.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Incumbent must communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Qualifying options include experience with group programs for children/youth and corresponding education/credentials.

Skills

Effective English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position is located at Fort Gordon, Child and Youth Services.

Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee:

• Available to MWR CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours).
• First Child: 100% childcare fee discount
• Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount

Incentives and Bonuses

• Incentives will not be paid.

* Commissary privileges for CYS employees! See 'Additional Information'

Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

All Candidates must:

• Must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• The incumbent must communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing to communicate with CYS team and customers, prepare reports and plans, and document observations.

In addition, candidates must meet one of the following:

• Possess both: Minimum of 18 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principals of child/youth development AND Education:- Completion of DoW standardized training course OR Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School-Age (MSA) credential.

OR

• Posses both: Experience: Minimum of 12 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principals of child growth and development AND Education:- Associate's degree or 60 semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development, special education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation (children and youth), Physical Education or directly related behavioral sciences (developmental psychology, child psychology/sociology for the family. General psychology/sociology course work is not qualifying) OR related field which includes a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university. OR Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development, or special education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation (children and youth), Physical Education or directly related behavioral sciences (developmental psychology, child psychology/sociology for the family. General psychology/sociology course work is not qualifying) or related field which includes a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university.