CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT CY1/CY2 (RPT) MCBH-ALL CEN with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Independently performs the more routine simple child care tasks following step by step instructions. Works under the written and verbal direction of the supervisor who provides instructions and assistance on scope of assignments and in completing tasks. Performs work that is reviewed by the supervisor, in detail, while in progress and upon completion to ensure and assess progress, and evaluate attainment of training objectives and readiness for further training. Serves as a Child &Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one child & youth activity room. Assists in implementing and leading planned activities for program participants. Uses prepared curriculum and program materials. Assists with the implementation of daily schedules and activity plans. Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily skills. Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements. Assists in implementing and leading planned activities for program participants. Incorporates special instructions provided by parents pertaining to dietary needs, physical needs, or other information that may affect the child or youth s experience in the program. Cares for special needs children, and youth as directed by the supervisor. Provides input to, and implements schedules and activity plans. Sets up displays and bulletin boards. SEE MCCS CAREERS FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION Requirements Conditions of Employment See Duties and Qualifications EVALUATIONS: Qualifications C&Y Program Assistant (Entry Level-GSE2) CY-1 MInimum Qualifications: Successfully complete: a local installation records check as applicable, state criminal history checks, initiation and completion of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) and a Defense Clearance and Investigations Index for re-verification for employees who provide child care services. Ability to satisfactorily complete all required training and demonstrate competencies according to established timeframes to retain employment status. Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance. Be 18 years of age, have the ability to speak, read and write English, follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Be physically and mentally capable of providing care for children, pass health screenings annually to show good physical and mental health and freedom from communicable disease to include up-to-date immunizations, test for Tuberculosis and any other tests deemed necessary and appropriate by local medical authorities per MCO 1710.30E. Must be able to obtain current food handler's certification, CPR and first aid certifications. Prior experience working with children, or youth preferred. May be required to obtain a valid driver's license C&Y Program Assistant (Intermediate Level-GSE3) CY-1 Minimum Qualifications: Six months prior experience working with children or youth in a day care setting. Skill to interpret and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and practices under immediate supervision to provide direct care, education and development for children and youth. Successfully complete: a local installation records check as applicable, state criminal history checks, initiation and completion of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) and a Defense Clearance and Investigations Index for re-verification for employees who provide child care services. Successful completion of all required training for Program Assistant (Entry Level). Ability to satisfactorily complete all required training and demonstrate competencies according to established timeframes to retain employment status. Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance. Be 18 years of age, have the ability to speak, read and write English, follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Be physically and mentally capable of providing care for children, pass health screenings annually to show good physical and mental health and freedom from communicable disease to include up-to-date immunizations, test for Tuberculosis and any other tests deemed necessary and appropriate by local medical authorities per MCO 1710.30E. Must be able to obtain food handler's certification, CPR and first aid certifications. Prior experience working with children or youth preferred. May be required to obtain a valid driver's license. C&Y Program Assistant (Upper Level-GSE4) CY-2 MInimum Qualifications: One year prior experience working with children, youth or teens in a day care setting is required. Six months of this experience must have been.at the GSE-03 level or private sector equivalent. Possess a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School Age (MSA) credential, or a two year degree in a related field, or complete the USMC Children, Youth and Teen Standardized Module Training. Skill to interpret and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and practices under immediate supervision to provide direct care, education and development for children, youth and teens. Successful completion of all required training for Program Assistant (Entry and Intermediate Level). Successfully complete: Installation Records Checks, a local military police installation records check, State criminal history checks, initiation and completion of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) and a five year re-verification for employees who provide child care services. Ability to satisfactorily complete all required training and demonstrate competencies according to established timeframes to retain employment status. Be 18 years of age, have the ability to speak, read and write English, follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Be physically and mentally capable of providing care for children, pass health screenings annually to show good physical and mental health and freedom from communicable disease to include up-to-date immunizations, test for Tuberculosis and any other tests deemed necessary and appropriate by local medical authorities per MCO 1710.30E. Possess or be able to obtain a valid commercial driver's license (CDL), current food handler's certification, CPR and first aid certifications. Prior experience working with children, youth or teens preferred. The work involves every day risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of a wide variety of child activities, programs and services, such as exposure to disease or injuries from lifting children or supplies up to 40 pounds. Office areas are adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. Note: This position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Duties must be performed with a high level of productivity, reliability and judgement to prevent adversely affecting personnel safety, and causing risk/damage to government property, and/or significant adverse impact to day-to-day operations. Additional information GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made. Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS. Required Documents: Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable. If prior military, DD214 Member Copy This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce. Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card. INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION. ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet

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