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IMPORTANT!: Applicants must still complete the job related questions either online or manually (faxed) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If you wish to complete them online, go to the 'apply online' button on the vacancy announcement. If you wish to complete them manually, print the full occupational questionnaire directly from the vacancy announcement and complete and fax the 1203-FX form (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf) to (410)278-1444.
Neglecting to respond to the job related questions will result in an ineligible rating. You may contact the servicing CPAC NAF DIVISION identified on the vacancy announcement for additional assistance.
YOU MAY STOP BY THE NAF HR OFFICE ON THIS VACANCY ANNOUCEMENT TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION PACKAGE ON SITE.
03/27/2017 to 05/31/2017
$12.69 - $20.20 per hour
CY 01 - 02
Many vacancies in the following location:
Not required
No
Intermittent
Intermittent - Intermittent 00 hours
02
No
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DUTIES FOR ENTRY LEVEL:
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.
FOR ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE FASCLASS PD# AM300 - https://acpol2.army.mil/naf/search_fs/pd_output.aspx?id=2187&jobnum=AM300
DUTIES FOR SKILL LEVEL:
This is a developmental position leading to Child and Youth Program Assistant (Target Level-4) 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 planning, coordinating and conducting activities for program participants, including group as well as individual child activities. Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and 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. Assists children and youth with special projects and homework. Participates in conferences with parents and staff. Reviews and implements daily schedules and activity plans to ensure age/stage appropriateness. Sets up displays and bulletin boards.
FOR ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE FASCLASS PD# AM301 - https://acpol2.army.mil/naf/search_fs/pd_output.aspx?id=2188&jobnum=AM301
DUTIES FOR TARGET LEVEL:
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. Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children/youth. Implements activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of children and youth. Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth and adults. Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedule. Assists children and youth with special projects, homework and life skills. Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements. Reviews, provides input to, and implements schedules and activity plans. Demonstrates, instructs, leads and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities. Sets up displays and bulletin boards.
FOR ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE FASCLASS PD# AM299 - https://acpol2.army.mil/naf/search_fs/pd_output.aspx?id=2186&jobnum=AM299
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. Meet all qualification/eligibility requirements.
3. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check.
4. Appointment is subject to completion of a favorable background checks/investigation to determine suitability for this position.
5. Successfully complete all required background checks to include a health screening. An annual health screening will be required throughout employment. All local background checks will be re-verified every 5 years.
6.Willing to work the work schedule specific for the Child Development Center program.
7. Social Security Card is required.
8. Must provide copy of High School Diploma and/or official transcripts prior to entrance to duty date.
NOTE (1): Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at
http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.
NOTE (2): No person, regardless of circumstance, will be approved to provide child care services and/or approved for hire in positions designated as having regular and recurring contact with children if the background check discloses that the individual has been convicted for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim or a felony drug offense.
The minimum qualifications for each position are:
ENTRY LEVEL - 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.
SKILL LEVEL - Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate. Be able to communicate in English (both written and verbal).
In addition to the above, candidate must possess: three (3) months experience working in a group program with children and/or youth plus Army or other military service Entry Level Traininig as evidenced by service-issued Certificate of Completion. OR Six months 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 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 (development psychology, child psychology/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 LEVEL - 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 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 (development psychology, child psychology/sociology of the family, gender identity, parenting. General psychology/sociology coursework is not qualifying) .
OR 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.
*Best Qualified /Highly Preferred criteria must be listed on submitted resume and will be validated during review**
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants deemed best qualified will be referred to management first.
Highly Preferred Criteria:
Possess a valid First Aid Certification
Possess a valid CPR Certification
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 Harford and Cecil County. (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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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please view our Applicant Information Kit for additional information on Job Requirements and how you will be evaluated.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:
Minimum Qualifications:
Physical Requirement
Integrity Certification
Highly Preferred Criteria:
Possess a valid First Aid Certification
Possess a valid CPR Certification
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
DISCLAIMER NOTICE: Applicants who are rated as qualified for both CY-01 and CY-02 positions will only be referred for the CY-02 level.
Before you can start working, the following documents will be needed:
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:
Before you can start working, you must provide Official transcripts (copy or original) as proof that positive education requirements have been met. Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable. For additional information, please visit http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities.
For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
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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There when you need us! Child, Youth & School Services recognizes the challenges of our Soldiers and their Families. By offering quality programs for children, youth and students, CYS supports the Army Family Covenant by reducing the conflict between mission readiness and parental responsibility.
THESE POSITIONS ARE LOCATED OUT OF ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND - NORTH (ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND) AND SOUTH (EDGEWOOD) FOR THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROGRAMS.
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