General Office Assistant 5-E7 - Macomb County - Child Welfare
State of Michigan
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Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Warren, Michigan
Salary
$18.75 - $21.17
per hour
Type
Closes
April 16, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This is a temporary summer job helping run camps for school-age kids and teens at a military base in Michigan, from June to mid-August.
You'll supervise children, plan fun activities that support their physical, social, emotional, and learning needs, and keep everything safe and organized.
It's a great fit for someone who loves working with kids, has basic education, and wants a short-term role with perks like childcare discounts for employees.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or GED (minimum for entry level)
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
- Experience or qualifications for higher levels (Skill CY-01 or Target CY-02) may require college transcripts or certificates
- Maintain control and accountability for the safety and whereabouts of children and youth
- Plan, coordinate, and conduct activities addressing physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs
- Establish a positive program environment promoting interactions among participants and adults
- Prepare and maintain indoor/outdoor activity areas, including options for children with special requirements
- Keep accurate program participation data and complete daily reports
Full Job Description
This position is located at the Detroit Arsenal, Michigan. Summer Hire positions for School Age and Middle School & Teen summer camps. Availability June - mid August.
Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees working at least 15 hours per week) Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees working at least 15 hours per week) Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.
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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