Child and Youth Program Assistant; Federal

Overview

Title:

Child and Youth Program Assistant - Fort Wainwright, Alaska

Join our team as a Child and Youth Program Assistant in a Child and Youth Services program at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. In this role, you will maintain control of and account for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth, plan and coordinate activities, establish a positive program environment, and maintain program participation data and daily reports.

• Great pay!
• The Job Training that counts a college credit at UAF Community and Technical College!
• Free child care for up to 1 child and great discounts for additional kids!
• Start your Federal Career as a CYPA - lots of upward mobility in this career field with a pathway to management and executive-level administration!

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• Maintain control of and account for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
• Plan and coordinate activities; establish a positive program environment.
• Maintain program participation data and daily reports.

• No experience is required for this position. We will train you!
• A high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a current health assessment, and be able to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Proof of education is required at the time of application. Acceptable documents include a high school diploma, GED, or a college transcript listing courses taken. A high school transcript showing graduation date is also acceptable. All documents must be in English or translated.
• This position is open continuous to provide a ready pool of available applicants as needed. Positions could be Flexible, Regular Part-Time, or Regular Full-Time.
• This position is mission and weather-essential. Information on qualifications for higher levels (e.g., CY-01, CY-02) and the Applicant Information Kit reference materials are provided in the official announcements and kits.

• Discounted fees and priority childcare slots are provided (child care for 1st child is free).
• On-post commissary privileges and access to DFMWR facilities (fitness programs, bowling center, outdoor recreation, etc.).

Vaccination status, eligibility considerations, and required documents are described in the applicant information kit. Information may be requested regarding vaccination status for safety protocols. Eligible groups include various veteran and employee preferences as described in the official notice. The agency may request documents such as HS Diploma/GED, college transcripts/diploma, proof of education, and resumes with submission of the application.