Child and Youth Program Assistant (Entry Level 2)

JOB SUMMARY: Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army! Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. **** Be sure to read the announcement very carefully****These positions are eligible for 12.25% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) *COLA is subject to change without notice.Performs routine or repetitive established tasks, following verbal and written instructions, under close supervision of higher-level employees. Work is reviewed in detail, while in progress and upon completion, to ensure and assess trainees progress, and to evaluate attainment of training objectives and readiness for increased autonomy and further training.
This position is located at Schofield Barracks School Age Center (SAC).Available to work Monday thru FridayAvailable to work between the hours of 0530 to 1800 (5:30 am to 6:00 pm)Available to work weekends and evenings from 1800 to 2300 (6:00 pm to 11:00 pm) 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Direct Deposit is required
• Social Security card is required
• A medical examination is required after selection
• Immunization screening is required after selection
• A completed da form 3433-3 (See "How To Apply" for link to document)

DUTIES:Back to top This is a developmental assignment to Target position Child and youth program assistant (Target Level-4), CY-1702-02, Job #AM299. 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:Back to top - Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
- Be able to communicate in English (both written and verbal).
- Be 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
- 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.
- Documentation of good mental and physical health and freedom from communicable disease.
- Satisfactory completion (no convictions of child abuse, molestation, neglect, or battering; or drug related offense) of Local and National Background Checks.

Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Conditions of employment: 1.  A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection. 2.  You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 3.  E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" system. Federal Law requires DHS to use the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires, and obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system as a condition of continued employment.  The U.S. Department of Army is an E-Verify Participant. All required background check of AR 215-3 must be successfully completed and maintained. Satisfactory completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) that will be initiated prior to appointment to a NAF position.4.  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.5.  Social Security Card and a Picture I.D. must be presented at time of appointment.6.  Immunizations may be required as a condition of employment for the health and safety of those in the facility as determined by medical authority. Already immune individuals (based on documented receipt of vaccine series or physician diagnosed illness), or those subject to religious exemption, or medical contraindication are exempt from this requirement. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following factors/competencies:Entry minimum qualificationPhysical qualificationAvailabilityKnowledge of basic administrative functionsOral communications skillsAssess the needs of children and staff
Country: USA, State: Hawaii, City: Schofield Barracks, Company: Army Installation Management Command.