County Caseworker 1 (Local Government) - Indiana County Children & Youth
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Posted: January 2, 2026 (13 days ago)
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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 before- and after-school program for children in grades K-5 at a military base in Pennsylvania, ensuring their safety, planning fun activities to support their physical, social, emotional, and learning needs, and keeping track of daily participation.
It's ideal for someone who enjoys working with kids, has patience and energy, and wants a flexible role in a supportive community environment.
Entry-level positions require just a high school diploma, making it accessible for those starting out in childcare.
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 ability to maintain control of and ensure safety of children and youth
- Skills in planning, coordinating, and conducting activities for physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development
- Capability to establish positive program environments and promote interactions among participants
- Proficiency in preparing, arranging, and maintaining activity areas and materials
- Ability to maintain program data and complete daily reports
Full Job Description
Positions are available at the School Age Center on Carlisle Barracks, PA. Providing care for children grades K-5 before & after school & day when school is out.
Operational hours are 0630-0900 / 1430-1700 and 0630-1730 on school out days and vacations.
Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: (all CYS employees working at least 15 hours per week) First Child: 100% childcare fee discount Second Child: 25% childcare fee discount 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. 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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