Children And Youth Program Assistant - O'Lina Cdc Job in Island of Oahu - 95826017 - ZA3JEKR.OGBTA

Job Title:
Children and Youth Program Assistant - O'LINA CDC

Department:
Department Of The Navy

Agency:
U.S. Marine CorpsSub

Agency:
Marine Corps Community Services Hawaii

Job Announcement Number:
JVA# 0007-11

SALARY RANGE:
$10.65 - $11.62 /hour
Salary to be increased by COLA (subject to change)

OPEN PERIOD:
Wednesday, January 12, 2011 to Wednesday, January 11, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:CY-1702-1/1

POSITION INFORMATION:
Intermittent: Flexible Schedule 0-40 hours weekly.   Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS:
3 vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: Island of Oahu, HI; Kaneohe and Kailua, HI

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:

Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.

Applicants from the Local Commuting Area ONLY.

JOB SUMMARY:

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Hawaii employs over 900 people in retail, food and hospitality, fitness, child and youth activities, water safety, logistics and administration.

Consider a career with our team!

*Access to Kaneohe MCCS Activities:

Exchange shopping * Dining * Marina *Fitness Center * Golf Course * Bowling Center * Theater * And so much more!!

For more information about MCCS Hawaii please visit www.mccshawaii.com

Additional Duty Location Info:
Island of Oahu, HI; Kaneohe and Kailua, HI

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.. Cares for special needs children, and youth as directed by the supervisor. Provides input to, and implements schedules and activity plans. Interacts with children, and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques. Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, and Command representatives. Participates in conferences with parents and staff. Assists with developing a list of needed supplies and equipment for submission to the supervisor. Helps create games and play materials (mixing paint and play dough and assembling props for dramatic play, activities, etc.). 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. Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent. Provides care/supervision, oversight, and accountability for children and youth in compliance with local policies, guidance and standards.
Completes all training requirements, including orientation, monthly, annual and the approved Marine Corps Standardized Module Training as prescribed, and tracks and records completed training on own Individual Development Plan (IDP).
Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies. Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities. Collects, maintains and reports program participation data. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Successfully complete: a local military police installation records check, 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 time frames 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, or youth preferred. 

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To Qualify at the Higher level: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  Successful completion of all required training for Program Assistant (Entry Level). Ability to satisfactorily complete all required training and demonstrate competencies according to established time frames to retain employment status.

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.

You can be appointed into this position as long as you are at least 18 years of age.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You will be evaluated based upon the responses you provide on the job specific questionnaire that is required as part of the application process for this position.

You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to site specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
SCREENING QUESTION:
Click Here to view Screening Questions.


BENEFITS:Limited Exchange shopping privileges.  Use of MCCS recreational facilities.
OTHER INFORMATION:You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.

The materials you send with your application will not be returned.

You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.


HOW TO APPLY:You may submit your resume for this job online by selecting the 'Apply Online' button to the right of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted. If you do not use the online feature, you should send your resume, or Optional Form 612, along with any other required documents to the address shown below.

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

To apply online, read the announcement carefully and note any rating factors or KSAs that will need a response. From the announcement, select Apply on Line. You will need to log on to access your existing resumes or to create a new one and then submit it for consideration.

Spouses of relocating active duty military members applying through the Spouse Preference Program must submit a Request for Military Spouse Preference which can be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office and attach a copy of sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders.

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AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

NICOLE CROUCH
Phone: 808-254-7632 Agency Information:
Department Of The Navy
MCB HAWAII
BOX 63073
KANEOHE BAY, HI 96863
US

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once your completed application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.