Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

Summary This position is located at Fort Bragg Child Development Center and School Age Center. MWR CYS Employee Childcare Fee Discounts Available to MWR CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours per week). First Child: 100% childcare fee discount Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Fort Bragg is a culturally diverse area with both rural and city populations. Centrally located in the beautiful state of North Carolina, residents enjoy a temperate year-round climate and world-renowned colleges and universities. Fort Bragg is 2 hours from the beach, with easy access to I-95 and all points north and south. Many facilities and services are offered such as first-class golfing venues and renowned universities, a skeet range, ice skating rink, state-of-the-art fitness centers, daycare, star-quality dining, full-service banking, convenience shop, and barbershop. CYS facilities are located in Fort Bragg and Linden Oaks, NC. Want to make an impact? Want to do work that matters? Join our Child and Youth Services (CYS) team and provide assistance to children in strengthening their social/emotional/academic development, particularly in the areas of science, technology, math and resiliency. 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! This announcement will be used to fill positions across the CYS program in different facilities and age groups. Referrals will be based on the preferences you indicate in the application process.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.