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U.S. Army

Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant (Level 5) CY-02

U.S. Army, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509

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Overview

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) Available to CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours). For additional incentive information, please see additional information section. Responsibilities

Supervises children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events. Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth. Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements. Instructs team members in specific tasks and job techniques; makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies. Explains program guidance, procedures, policies, and directives to team members. Uses designated evaluation materials to ensure assigned area is in compliance with, DoD, and local installation standards. Ensures assigned area maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent. Completes training requirements using approved service materials to include designated training modules. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements

Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required. Must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment. Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. A one-year probationary period may be required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-15m., and a Childcare Tier 1 background investigation is required. Successful completion of Lead Foundation Level training and annual training requirements is required. May be subject to an irregular hours, evening and or weekends. For positions in Child Development Centers, possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs., walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis. Incumbent is legally required to report all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect. Individual who have been trained will be required to administer routine and rescue medications prescribed by a physician to children/youth, perform CPR and first aid, and provide a reasonable accommodation to children/youth with a special need. Travel to on and off post locations may be required. Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors.

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