Child And Youth Program Assistant Job in New Cumberland - 95259141 - ZAEOOXCBEVB3Y

Job Title:
Child and Youth Program Assistant

Department:
Department Of Defense

Agency:
Defense Logistics Agency

Job Announcement Number:
DLANAF012-2011

SALARY RANGE:
$11.91 - $14.59 /hour

OPEN PERIOD:
Wednesday, January 05, 2011 to Saturday, December 31, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:CY-1702-01/02

POSITION INFORMATION:

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Positions are Nonappropriated Fund Flex positions. Employees will be scheduled on an as needed basis. No guaranteed hours.

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - New Cumberland, PA

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from all groups of eligible and qualified individuals.

JOB SUMMARY:"Looking for a Job with a present and a future? Join the Department of Defense civilian workforce and take advantage of an extraordinary opportunity to serve your country. With more than 750,000 civilian employees in 700 occupations, the Department of Defense offers you outstanding career choices in support of America's defense."

This position is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position with DLA Installation Support at Susquehanna, in the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Division.

This position is a Flexible (Flex) position which will be scheduled on an as needed basis (no guaranteed hours). Flex employees are not entitled to leave or benefits.

Multiple Positions may be filled from this announcement.  Referral lists will be generated as positions become available. 

Position is listed with multiple grades and may be filled at any grade level.

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - New Cumberland, PA

Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one or more CYS programs. Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth. Assists in providing and leading planned activities for program participants.

Helps establish a program environment that promotes positive child and youth interactions with other children, youth and adults. Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedule. Uses prepared curriculum/program materials and assists with developing a list of needed supplies and equipment.

Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques. Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, and the Command.

Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings and special events. Promotes and models safety, fitness, health and nutrition practices. Notifies supervisor on health, fire, and safety compliance concerns. Helps arrange for/serve appropriate snacks/meals where applicable.

Observes a program participant for signs that may indicate illness, abuse or neglect and reports as directed. Notes special instructions provided by parents. Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parental instruction.

Assists in maintaining program participation data and completing required daily reports. Provides care/supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with DoD, Army and local policies, guidance, and standards.

Completes designated training requirements and records and tracks completed training on own Individual Development Plan (IDP). Participates in program evaluation as required. Assists In achieving and maintaining DoD/Army certification and national accreditation or Army equivalent.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

CY-01 (Entry Level) ability to communicate in English (both written and verbal); CY-01 (Skill Level) Requirements of Entry Level, three months experience and possess Army Entry Level Training Certificate or at least nine semester hours college credits in early childhood/elementary/secondary/special education, child/youth development, psychology, human development, youth program administration, recreation or related behavioral sciences or one year vocational certificate in childcare. CY-02 (Target Level) Requirements of Skill Level, twelve months child care experience and possess Army Foundation Level Training Certificate or twelve semester hours college credit in one of the area listed above. All Child Youth Program Assistants (CYPA) are required to begin working towards their Child Development Associate (CDA) during their entry level training. All CYPA's must complete their CDA by the time all training modules are complete.

Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.  Education must be stated on your application.

Applicant must successfully complete and maintain all required background checks IAW AR 215-3 to include the initiation/completion of Child and Youth National Agency Check with Inquiries (CNACI).

Applicants must be 18 years of age at time of appointment.

Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
Immunizations may be required as a condition of employment for the health and safety of those in the facility as determined by medical authority.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, walk, bend, and stoop and stand on a routine basis. Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Applications will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.


BENEFITS:NAF Flex employees are not entitled to leave or benefits.
OTHER INFORMATION:

You must include the announcement number on your application.

The Department of the Army 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 servicing civilian personnel unit. Requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.

Documentation to support Military Spouse Preference must be submitted at time of application

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.

Applicants claiming veteran's priority consideration must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

HOW TO APPLY:Applications will be processed as they are received.  Referral lists will be generated using available applications as positions become available.

Applications will be accepted by Postal Mail and by Fax.

You must submit a NAF Application (DA 3433 and DA3433-1) to be considered.  The application can be found at the following links (both forms are required - 4 pages total).  INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE RETURNED.

DA form 3433 can be found at: http://www.apd.army.mil/pub/eforms/pdf/a3433.pdf

DA form 3433-1 can be found at: http://www.apd.army.mil/pub/eforms/pdf/a3433_1.pdf

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Nathan Kitta or Betsy Kelly
Phone: 703-767-5373
Fax: 703-767-0419 Agency Information:
Defense Logistics Agency - NAF
8725 John J Kingman Rd
Suite 1134
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
US
Fax: 703-767-0419

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

If you are found to be qualified for this position, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.