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Child and Youth Program Assistant (Leader Level)

Department of the Air Force
Air Education and Training Command
502d Force Support SQ
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Summary


About the position: This position will be assigned to the JBSA Fort Sam Houston Youth Program.

This is a regular part-time category position with guaranteed 20 hours per week, may work up to 40 hrs./week. Employees appointed to a regular category position are eligible for benefits.

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Overview

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Job canceled
Open date: 07/29/2022
Closed date: 08/09/2022
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$19.89 - $19.89 per hour
Pay scale & grade
CY 2
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Part-time - Guaranteed 20 hours/wk, may work up to 40 hours/wk. Scheduled as needed
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Announcement number
22-9PFSY70810
Control number
668327600

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Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

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Team leader for Child & Youth Program Assistants at Entry, Intermediate, and Target levels. Ensures programs and activities are in operation and in compliance with applicable instructions, guidance, and policies related to child and youth programs. Provides care, supervision, oversight, and accountability of children and youth ranging in ages 6 weeks to 18 years of ages. Ensures accountability, safety, arrival/departure procedures, ratio compliance, staffing requirements, and provides any assistance or materials to promote an inclusive environment for participants. Works with Training & Curriculum Specialist, youth programmers, and activity managers to implement activities, programs, and special events to meet the needs of youth and their families. Target areas included physical, social, emotional, academic, and cognitive needs of children and youth. Works with team members to prepare, implement, and report daily activities, plans, and anecdotal documents. Engages with youth using guidance techniques. Interacts with staff, leadership, volunteers and families professionally. Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children, conduct on-the-job training for team and volunteers, and provides input to supervisory personnel for program/employee management. Arranges for supplies, equipment, rooms, and facilities for activities; returns all when program concludes; and reports any damage or inventory needs. May be required to transports youth in government vehicles to/from program site. Completes duties/responsibilities to open and close a facility.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11591217

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
  • This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
  • This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases.
  • This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position.

Qualifications

If you are applying for this position, please make sure you attend the Job Fair at JBSA Ft Sam Houston Golf Course on 4 Aug 2022 between 9 am - 3 pm.
Interviews will be held on the spot. All applicants must bring a current resume and 2-3 professional references with complete contact information and if applicable professional certifications and/or school transcripts.

Location: JBSA Ft Sam Houston Golf Course, 1050 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX
No pass required for to attend the event.

For more information please go to https://www.usajobs.gov/Notification/Events

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 08/09/2022

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

BASIC REQUIREMENT: Must be at least 18 years of age, hold a high school diploma (or equivalent) and must speak, read and write English. Must meet specific physical requirements, must pass a physical examination and have required immunizations. Must be able to lift 40 lbs or more and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate, and satisfactorily complete installation, state and national criminal background checks. Must satisfactorily complete mandatory training as specified below. Must possess maturity and good judgment and like working with children/youth and their parents. Employee must have a valid driver's license and have a good driving record if required to transport children.
SPECIALIZED REQUIREMENT: One year at the CY02 level (Target Level) or equivalent. Must have completed an Associate of Arts degree in early childhood education, youth development, or related fields or have a Child Development Associate credential or a Youth Development credential (must remain current).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
Information on COVID-19 vaccination requirements may be found at: https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Air Education and Training Command

Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF).
Please join our team in sunny San Antonio, TX. Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) is situated in San Antonio, (Bexar County), the seventh largest city and known as "Military City USA." Encompassing JBSA are Fort Sam Houston, Lackland AFB and Randolph AFB, three separate installations.

The mission of Fort Sam Houston, located northeast of downtown, is medical training and support and is home to San Antonio Military Medical Center.

The primary mission at Lackland AFB, located southwest of the city, is training: basic military, technical, English language and technical training in Spanish to allied countries.

Randolph AFB is located northeast of the city and houses several headquarters including Air Education & Training Command (AETC), Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC), and Air Force Headquarters Recruiting Services.

<<< New Cash Incentives for eligible applicants >>>
- Complete pre-employment requirements within 14 days of TJO - $550, employee must sign 6 month service agreement form.
- Complete service and training requirements to be reassigned from entry level to intermediate level - $250
- Complete service and training requirements to be promoted from intermediate level to target level - $500

**Employees will be required to sign a service agreement to serve a minimum of 6 months with the program. Employees may not be dually employed within the squadron.

Agency contact information

JBSA Randolph NAF HR Office
Email
902fss.fsmh.902fssnafhumanresources@us.af.mil
Address
JBSA Ft Sam Houston Child and Youth Services Flt
802 FSS/FSCN, 415 B Street East, Bldg 598
Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4424
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