Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

Summary This position is located at Child and Youth Services, Fort Gordon, Georgia. Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR), Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee applicable to employees working at least 15 hours per week: First Child: 100% childcare fee discount Second and Subsequent Child:25% childcare fee discount Incentives and Bonuses Incentives and bonuses will not be paid. * Commissary privileges! See 'Additional Information.' 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 2026.Major Duties: Provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth, ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in Child and Youth Services (CYS) programs. Actively supervises and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth during daily routines, indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings, and special events. Assists in implementing planned, developmentally appropriate activities, schedules, and routines for children/youth using prepared curriculum, activity plans, and materials which includes group and individual activities. Helps arrange for or serve appropriate snacks or meals. Identifies and responds to emergency situations including evacuations, child/youth illness, and physical and emotional needs.