Child and Youth Program Assistant CY 01/02

Job description

Summary This position is located at Fort Riley, KS Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: *CYS Regular and FLEX employees (working a minimum of 15 hours) First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)} Hiring Event occurring on 28 October 2025.

See Additional Information for more information.

Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.

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.

Requirements Conditions of Employment 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): 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.

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 positions across the CYS program in different facilities and age groups in connection with a hiring event occurring on 28 October 2025.

Hiring Event Information: Applicants found eligible will be contacted between 22 October 2025 - 27 October 2025 to attend the CYS hiring event on 28 October 2025 for an interview.

Applicants contacted to attend the hiring event must bring a valid photo ID, social security card, birth certificate or passport, and immunization records.

Interviews will be conducted Tuesday, 28 October 2025, between 9:00 am- 2:00 pm at: CYS Headquarters 6620 Normandy Drive Fort Riley, KS 66442 The dress code for this event is business casual.

Interviews will be conducted on site.

*If selected, the pre-employment process may take up to 2-3 hours to complete.

Therefore, it is not recommended that children accompany you to the hiring event.

(Childcare will not be provided at the event).

Area of Consideration: This job is open to candidates who are worldwide.

(Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.) Manual Applications: If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application.

To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.

Be sure to submit your completed form - along with your resume and any required supporting documents - no later than 3:00PM CST on 10/28/2025 to ensure timely processing.

Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to job-related questions, may result in an ineligible rating.

PCS Costs Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

Allowances and Differentials This job is part of a pay-banded system.

Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.

Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

Important Information Regarding 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.

Discover Your Path to Success! Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit - your go-to guide for understanding our hiring process and making your application stand out.

Inside, you'll find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared.

Click here to view the kit or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF_Applicant_Information_Kit.pdf

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