Volunteer: Customer Service Specialist (Child and Family Services)
Hennepin County
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Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Location not specified
Salary
$18.51 - $21.70
per hour
Type
Closes
December 29, 2026More Army jobs →
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as an assistant in child and youth programs at a U.S.
Army base in Belgium, where you'll supervise kids and teens from infants to 18-year-olds, plan fun and educational activities to support their physical, social, emotional, and mental growth, and ensure a safe and engaging environment.
It's ideal for someone who loves working with children, has basic education like a high school diploma, and can communicate well in English.
Entry-level positions are available, with opportunities to advance based on experience or further qualifications.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or GED (minimum for entry level CY-01)
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
- Experience or qualifications for higher levels (Skill CY-01 or Target CY-02) as detailed in Applicant Information Kit
- College transcripts or certificates may be required for Skill or Target level consideration
- Ability to maintain control, account for whereabouts, and ensure safety of children and youth aged 6 weeks to 18 years
- Skills in planning, coordinating, and conducting activities for physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development
- Capability to prepare and maintain indoor/outdoor activity areas and handle special requirements
Full Job Description
This position is located at SHAPE, Belgium.
Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: CYS Regular and FLEX employees (working a minimum of 15 hours per week), will receive: First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) 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.
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. Major Duties:
- Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant in any of the Child and Youth Services program and/or age groups 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 ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years.
- 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.
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