Duties
- Serves as a Child and Youth Program (CYP) Assistant in one or more CYPs.
- Maintains control and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years.
- Assists in providing and leading planned activities for program participants.
- Performs the more routine simple child-care tasks, following step-by-step instructions. Little or no previous training or experience is required.
- Work is reviewed in detail, while in progress and upon completion, to ensure and assess trainee's progress and to evaluate attainment of training objectives and readiness for further training.
- Training will be of a progressively more responsible and specialized nature associated with the child-care and development operations.
- These duties are performed to increase knowledge of child care duties and responsibilities and to develop skills for advancing to the higher-level positions.
- Helps establish a program environment that promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults.
- Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules.
- Uses prepared curriculum and program materials and assists with developing a list of needed supplies and equipment for submission to the supervisor.
- Helps create adult-made games and play materials (mixing paint and play dough and assembling props for dramatic plays, activities, etc.).
- Interacts with participants using appropriate approved guidance and development techniques as provided by supervisors and Training and Curriculum (T&C) Specialists. Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, and local installation command personnel.
- Supervises participants during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.
- Promotes and models safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.
- Prepares and implements program options to care for participants with special needs as directed by the supervisor.
- Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns.
- Helps arrange for and serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.
- Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed.
- Notes special instructions provided by parents. Ensures participants (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions.
- Assists in maintaining program participation data and completing required daily reports.
- Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with DoD, DoD Component, and local installation policies, guidance, and standards.
- Completes training requirements using approved OSD and Service materials to include designated training modules.
- Participates in program evaluation as required.
- Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation where applicable. Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CYPs.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work hours.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
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EVALUATIONS:
Qualifications
- Be 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have the ability to speak, read, and write English, follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance.
- Activities may require incumbent to obtain a government driver's license (to include driving a government vehicle while transporting children).
- Prior experience working with children or youth preferred.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain TIER-1 Child Care (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age.
- Must pass a pre- employment physical and annual physicals thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease
- Must complete all DoD training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, DoD Standardized Virtual Lab School Training, and annual ongoing training requirements, and required certifications. Must maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid certifications.
Additional information
GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, 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: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.
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.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Per E.O. 14043, selectee(s) must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by 11/22/2021 or date of employment (which ever comes later) except in limited circumstances where an exemption is approved due to a disability or sincerely held religious beliefs.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
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.
Marijuana is a Scheduled 1 drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.
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 TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
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- Stability of Federal Civilian Service
- People with passion for doing work that matters
- Quality of Work Life Balance
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefit Packages
- Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
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- Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to:
- Stability of Federal Civilian Service
- People with passion for doing work that matters
- Quality of Work Life Balance
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefit Packages
- Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
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