The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is for U.S. Citizens and Non-Citizens with affiliation to the Fort Drum Installation: Affiliation is defined as a current employee on this installation, a spouse/family member of an active duty soldier assigned to this installation, or a family member/dependent to someone that is currently employed on this installation.
This position is located with Child, Youth, and School Services Division.
Fort Drum, home of the 10th Mountain Division (LI), is located in northern New York's picturesque North Country, one of the most historically unique and geographically beautiful areas of the United States, offering many outdoor recreational opportunities from hunting and fishing to winter sports of all types. Fort Drum is approximately 30 miles south of the Canadian border, 85 miles north of Syracuse, and 350 miles north of New York City. It is located with the Great Lakes to the west, the Adirondack Mountains to the east, and the St. Lawrence River and Thousand Islands in between.
Fort Drum's Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) Division is a comprehensive network of quality support and leisure services that enhances the lives of Soldiers, Civilians, Families, military retirees and other eligible participants. The FMWR's vision is to be the driving force for programs and services that provide the foundation for the Army's home by increasing Soldier and Family resiliency, restoring balance, enhancing recruitment, readiness and retention for Soldiers and Families.
Summary
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is for U.S. Citizens and Non-Citizens with affiliation to the Fort Drum Installation: Affiliation is defined as a current employee on this installation, a spouse/family member of an active duty soldier assigned to this installation, or a family member/dependent to someone that is currently employed on this installation.
This position is located with Child, Youth, and School Services Division.
Fort Drum, home of the 10th Mountain Division (LI), is located in northern New York's picturesque North Country, one of the most historically unique and geographically beautiful areas of the United States, offering many outdoor recreational opportunities from hunting and fishing to winter sports of all types. Fort Drum is approximately 30 miles south of the Canadian border, 85 miles north of Syracuse, and 350 miles north of New York City. It is located with the Great Lakes to the west, the Adirondack Mountains to the east, and the St. Lawrence River and Thousand Islands in between.
Fort Drum's Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) Division is a comprehensive network of quality support and leisure services that enhances the lives of Soldiers, Civilians, Families, military retirees and other eligible participants. The FMWR's vision is to be the driving force for programs and services that provide the foundation for the Army's home by increasing Soldier and Family resiliency, restoring balance, enhancing recruitment, readiness and retention for Soldiers and Families.
Develops internal CYS Teams (trainers, School Liaison Officers (SLO), managers, parents and Program Assistants) to assist and support children/youth with special needs (to include those with challenging behaviors) in being successful in CYS Services programs.
Participates as needed in the development and maintenance of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP), 504 Plans, Individual Education Plans (IEP) and other behavior management plans for children/youth.
Provides training to staff on strategies to facilitate positive interactions and successful inclusion of all children and youth enrolled in CYS Services programs.
Maintains liaison with Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) to assist Army families in locating and accessing appropriate services.
Serves as member of the CYS Operations Plan team to develop written strategies for child/youth adaptations, accommodations, and services.
Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check
A one year probationary period may be required
An employer referred pre-employment physical examination is required
Conditions of Employment:
If selected, a completed and signed copy of our job application form (DA Form 3433) is required prior to entrance on duty. (Click here to view form).
Ability to travel to on and off post locations.
Ability to work irregular hours which may include evenings, and/or weekends.
Ability to work both indoors and outdoors.
Physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
A current health assessment and immunizations.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will possess all of the following:
a bachelor's degree or higher that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in special education, early childhood education, child/adolescent development, elementary or secondary education, youth development, or other closely related field such as psychology/sociology or social work (must include 24 semester hours in child/adolescent psychology, sociology of the family, developmental psychology, social work with child/family emphasis)
OR
completion of at least 24 semester hours in special education, early childhood education, child/adolescent development, elementary or secondary education, youth development, or other closely related field such as psychology/sociology or social work (must include 24 semester hours in child/adolescent psychology, sociology of the family, developmental psychology, social work with child/family emphasis) PLUS additional related coursework or experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a 4-year course of study. EXAMPLES for Combination of Experience & Education:
1 year work experience with special needs children & youth PLUS 3 years of education (90 semester hours completed) that included 24 semester hours in the fields identified above, OR
2 years work experience with special needs children & youth PLUS 2 years of education (60 semester hours completed) that included 24 semester hours in the fields identified above, OR
3 years work experience with special needs children & youth PLUS 1 year of education (30 semester hours completed) that included 24 semester hours in the fields identified above
AND
progressive experience working in a group setting with children and/or youth which included performing duties directly related to the position to be filled. Such duties could include:
Applying knowledge of child/youth development and basic mental health principles to develop, oversee, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the execution of programs and services offered to children/youth who have been medically diagnosed with a special need and/or non-medically diagnosed who are experiencing atypical child/youth behaviors;
planning and organizing work;
assisting and supporting children/youth with special needs (to include those with challenging behaviors) in being successful in child and youth programs;
identifying negative factors that may contribute to non-success of children/youth to include the program environment, interactions between children/youth and staff; etc.
Possess at least two years of experience monitoring the implementation, progress, and outcomes of child and/or youth individual education plans within a large group setting, such as a school or comprehensive child and youth program.
PLEASE NOTE: Your resume & application package must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible.
Education
YOU MUST UPLOAD TRANSCRIPTS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION
See Minimum Qualifications above to ensure you meet the minimum educational qualifications and ensure all appropriate transcripts are provided.
Additional information
Management reserves the right to reassign employees to other facilities.
Work schedule may be irregular. The incumbent may be required to work, nights, weekends, holidays and/or special events.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is NOT authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is NOT in the Government interest.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:
NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
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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.
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.
