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Location:These positions are located within varies Child and Youth School Services facilities, Fort Wainwright, AK..
For more information about MWR programs on Fort Wainwright, AK please visit: TAG:Agency URL
Schedule:
Applicants must be available to work nights, weekends and/ or holidays.
In addition to the basic salary, incumbent will receive a 4.22% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA).
Supporting documentation such as HS Diploma, GED Certificate, or Unofficial College Transcripts are required at the time of application. Failure to submit at least one of the listed documents can lead to an ineligible rating! For more information, please refer to the "required documents" section.
THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT CAN BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES. APPLICATIONS WILL BE REFERRED AS REQUESTED BY MANAGEMENT. APPLICATIONS ARE VALID FOR 90 DAYS AFTER SUBMISSION DATE.
Learn more about this agency03/23/2017 to 07/31/2017
$12.37 - $22.03 per hour
CY 01 - 02
Not required
No
Multiple Appointment Types
Multiple Schedules
02
No
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This is a developmental assignment with mandatory advancement to Child and Youth Program Assistant (Skill Level 3), PD# 19890, upon completion of the prescribed training and qualification requirements.
Performs routine or repetitive established tasks, following verbal and written instructions under close supervision of higher-level employees. Work is reviewed in detail to assess trainee's developing competence and to evaluate readiness for increased autonomy.
Major Duties
Serves as a CYPA in one or more CY programs. Maintains control of 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.
Helps create adult-made games and play materials (mixing paint and play dough and assembling props for dramatic plays, activities, etc.) and assists with developing a list of needed supplies and equipment for submission to the supervisor.
Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques as provided by supervisors. Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, and local installation command personnel.
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Conditions of Employment
1. 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).
2. Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, walk, bend, and stoop, stand for prolonged periods and on a routine basis.
3. 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.
4. Must be willing to work irregular hours to include days, evenings, occasional weekends, and on call/as needed.
Entry:
Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Must be 18 years of age at time of employment
Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs., walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis
Skill:
Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate. -Be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
In addition to the above, candidate must possess:
1. Three months of experience working in a group program with children or youth, plus Army or other military service Entry Level Training as evidenced by service-issued Certificate of Completion. OR
OR
Six months of experience working in a group program with children or youth, plus nine (9) semester hours of college credit with course content directly related to the age group to which assigned, for example: Child Development Centers: Early Childhood Education/Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education. School Age: Elementary Education, Child Development, Youth Development, Special Education. Youth Services: Youth Development, Secondary Education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation, Physical Education, or directly-related behavioral or cultural science (developmental psychology, child psychology/sociology, sociology of the family, gender identity, parenting. General psychology/sociology coursework is not qualifying). One year vocational certificate in child care or equivalent to other child/youth programs meets the intent of the education requirement
Target:
Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate. -Be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
In addition, candidate must:
Possess 18 months of experience working in a group program with children or youth, plus Army or other military service Foundation Level Training as evidenced by service-issued Certificate of Completion.
OR
Possess 18 months of experience working in a group program with children or youth, plus an associate's degree or least 60 semester hours of college credit which included a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, for example: Child Development Centers: Early Childhood Education/Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education. School Age: Elementary Education, Child Development, Youth Development, Special Education. Youth Services: Youth Development, Secondary Education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation, Physical Education, or directly-related behavioral or cultural science (developmental psychology, child psychology/sociology, sociology of the family, gender identity, parenting. General psychology/sociology coursework is not qualifying).
OR one of the following:
1. A bachelor's degree or at least 120 semester hours which included a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content as indicated above.
2. Possess and maintain one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Military School Age Credential, Army Youth Practicum, or other nationally recognized Youth Development Credential.
A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS/TRAINING CERTIFICATES IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO SUPPORT QUALIFICATION AT THE SKILL AND/OR TARGET LEVEL.
Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Fort Wainwright and surrounding communities within 50 miles of the installation. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
Payment of 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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Required Documents
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·Resume
·Transcript
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
For education requirements please note the following:
HS Diploma, GED Certificate, or Unofficial College Transcript are required at the time of application.
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.
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