Child & Youth Program Assistant (Entry Level-2) Job in Miami - 96261369 - ZAOI1JSPVHRAQ

Job Title:
Child & Youth Program Assistant (Entry Level-2)

Department:
Department Of The Army

Agency:
Army Installation Management Command

Job Announcement Number:
NCNAFAE1114OC

SALARY RANGE:
$11.59 - $11.59 /hour

OPEN PERIOD:
Tuesday, February 01, 2011 to Saturday, December 31, 2011
SERIES & GRADE:CY-1702-01/01

POSITION INFORMATION:
- Flexible (FLEX.) -- Flexible (NAF)

DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - FL - Miami

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
US Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:GAIN JOINT EXPERIENCE AT THE UNITED STATES SOUTHERN COMMAND



First Cut off Date:07/01/2011

Organization(s):
Child, Youth, and School Services, US Army Garrison, Miami, Florida


About the Position: (Continuation of Duties): 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.
Who May Apply: Click here for more information.

Military spouses must request consideration at the time of application by submitting copy of military member PCS orders, preference will be given to those in the same commuting area or in surrounding localities as that of the new duty station of sponsor.

All sources.

Current and former NAF Employees.

Military spouses eligible under EO 13473.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizen

Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - FL - Miami


Incumbent will serve 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.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Click on link below to view qualification standard.
General Schedule

If selected, high school diploma or GED certificate must be submitted.

Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume.

Be 18 years of age at the time of appointment.

Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.

Be able to communicate in English (both written and verbal).

Possess and maintain the physical ability 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.

Other Requirements:
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Personnel security investigation required.

Immunization screening is required.

Initiation of State Criminal History Repository checks for each state where an individual has resided for the past five years may be required prior to appointment to a position.

All required background checks of AR 215-3, must be successfully completed and maintained including Child and Youth National Agency Check with Inquiries (CNACI); to include a health assessment is required.

You will be required to show Social Security card upon appointment to a NAF position.

Must demonstrate the ability to speak, read, write, and understand English sufficiently to execute job requirements.

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

Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.

You must include the announcement number on your application.

You may claim Military Spouse Preference.

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.

Applicants requesting NAF priority consideration as a Veteran must submit a DD 214 (member-4 copy).

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Resumes 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:The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:

Comprehensive health and life insurance

Competitive salaries

Generous retirement programs

Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time

Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules

Paid employment related training and education

Possible student loan repayment

Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable

Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.

OTHER INFORMATION:Click here for more information.

Noncompetitive promotion potential to target grade.

Multiple positions will be filled from this announcement.

May require shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays and in other situations.

The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf

Conversion of employment category (from Flex to RPT/RFT) may be accomplished without further competition in accordance with AR 215-3.

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

HOW TO APPLY:Click here for more information.

Resumes may be submitted at any time. Referral lists will be issued as job opportunities occur.

Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time.

You may send your resume via surface mail to: Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, NAF Division, 192 Davis Street, Fort Buchanan, PR 00934

You may fax your resume to: 787-707-3279

You may email your resume to: sol.e.aponte@us.army.mil. You must include Job Announcement Number on the subject line.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

License/Certification: If selected, certified high school diploma or GED must be submitted.

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

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Civilian Personnel Advisory Center
Phone: 787-707-3238
Fax: 787-707-3279
Email: sol.e.aponte@us.army.mil Agency Information:
NAF Division
192 Davis Street
Fort Buchanan, PR 00934
Fax: 787-707-3279

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once this announcement closes, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the experience and/or education requirements found in the vacancy announcement. If you are found to be qualified, your application/resume may be referred to the selecting official for selection. If your application/resume is referred to the selecting official, you may be contacted for an interview, however, this is optional. If you are selected, you will receive a tentative job offer.