Child and Youth Program Assistant CY 01/02

Job description

Summary These positions are located at various CYS facilities at Redstone Arsenal.

Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) 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 (all CYS employees) Second and Subsequent Child: At least 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) 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 Area of Consideration: This job is open to candidates 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.

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 12/29/2025 to ensure timely processing.

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

PCS Costs Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is 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.

Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.

Other: This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program.

Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires.

This is a Flexible position with no minimum workweek and NOT eligible for benefits.

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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