Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

Summary

This position is located at Fort Eisenhower. Proof of education is required at the time of application. As an added employee incentive: 100% discount for 1st child, 25% discount for any additional child (ern) enrolled into a full time or part time or before/after program. Grants access to Commissary, AAFES, all MWR activities such as Pool, Points West Resort, Gym, etc. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.
Fort Gordon is located in Augusta, Georgia, Fort Gordon is the home of the prestigious Masters Golf Tournament, along with beautiful river walk on the banks of the Savannah River. Augusta is located within two hours of Atlanta, where you can visit attractions such as the Georgia Aquarium, Coke Cola Museum, Centennial Park and the College Football Hall of Fame. Also located within a two-hour drive is the historic city of Savannah. There when you need us! Child, Youth & School Services recognizes the challenges of our Soldiers and their Families. By offering quality programs for children, youth and students, CYS supports the Army Family Covenant by reducing the conflict between mission readiness and parental responsibility. Why do our employees love working for Child and Youth Services (CYS)? We invest in you! Our team will help you enhance your skills by providing annual on-the-job training, development opportunities, and much more! Not only are we making a difference but we offer a friendly and creative atmosphere, competitive pay and great benefits. We are not just an employer, we are a community! As an added employee incentive, the Department of Defense (DoD) granted approval to extend temporary limited commissary privileges (excluding the purchase of tobacco or alcohol products) to CYS employees. This temporary approval expires 31 December 2025.

Major 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.