Social Caseworker - Children, Youth, & Family Services (Kinship)
El Paso County
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Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as an assistant in a child and youth program at a military base, where you'll supervise kids, plan fun activities to support their physical, social, emotional, and learning needs, and keep everything safe and organized.
It's ideal for someone who loves working with children, has patience and creativity, and wants a role in a supportive community environment like the Army's family services.
No advanced degree is needed to start, just a high school diploma and enthusiasm for helping young people grow.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or GED (proof required at application)
- Relevant experience or education in child and youth development for higher levels
- Ability to maintain safety and accountability for children and youth
- Skills in planning and conducting age-appropriate activities
- Experience creating positive, engaging program environments
- Capability to prepare and maintain activity areas for indoor/outdoor use
- Proficiency in tracking program data and completing daily reports
Full Job Description
This position is located at Fort Carson, Colorado.
Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) (after 15% multi-child discount has been applied) Available to CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours).
For additional incentive information, please see additional information section. 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.
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. 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.
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