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Assists in implementing planned, developmentally appropriate activities, schedules, and routines for children/youth using prepared or developed curriculum, activity plans, and materials which includes group and individual activities.

Assists with attending to the developmental needs of children/youth in assigned area, including relationship building.

Works cooperatively as a member of a team and exhibits strong interpersonal skills with children, youth, and adults.

Follows and promotes safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.

Assists in supervising children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings, and during special events. Maintains communication with other employees to request assistance, aid, and report challenges. Remains within child and youth ratio.

Helps arrange for or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.

Cares for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor or other higher graded employee. Ensures inclusive programming for children and youth with special needs is implemented within current policy. Follows all physician-prescribed medications and individualized care instructions, such as those for special diets, feeding procedures, assistive devices, and other needs for special care and attention. Adheres to special instructions provided by parents and multidisciplinary Inclusion Action Teams (IAT) such as medication administration, acute health related conditions, behavior management, and special dietary restrictions or needs.

Responds to minor illness or injury, renders aid as needed, and completes and submits accident/incident report documentation.

Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed. Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions.

Identifies and responds to emergency situations including evacuations, child/youth illness, and physical and emotional needs.

Conditions of employment

• See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. This position has been identified as having regular contact with children under the age of 18. In accordance with Section 231 of the Crime Control Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-647 codified at
34+ U.S.C. § 20351) and DoD Instruction 1402.05, favorably adjudicated background checks are required.

2. Position is subject to immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children and youth. Employee is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which includes the influenza vaccine.

3. Must pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals, thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.

4. Must complete all DoW and Service training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, and annual ongoing training requirements, and any required certifications. Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.

5. Must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

6. Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

7. Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance.

Note: This position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to random drug testing because duties must be performed with a high level of productivity, reliability and judgment to prevent adversely affecting personnel safety, and causing risk/damage to government property, and/or significant adverse impact to day-to-day operations. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position.

Please include MONTH/YEAR and HOURS per week for all previous work experience listed on the resume. If there is no indication of time in position, we will credit the minimum.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.