Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant (Level 5) CY-02.

工作内容

Duties

Responsible for the operation and program, maintains control of and accounts for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth.

• Supervises children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities.
• Works within prescribed staff-to-child ratio with children and youth.
• Encourages participant interest and establishes a program setting.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth.
• Works with trainers and supervisors to implement activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth.
• Assists children and youth with special projects, homework, and life skills.
• Instructs team members in specific tasks and job techniques; makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies.
• Explains program guidance, procedures, policies, and directives to team members.
• Provides on-the-job training and instruction to team members.
• Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed.
  

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A probation period of one year may be required.
• Successfully complete a health screening. Immunizations required as a condition of employment for the health and safety of those in the facility.
• MUST be 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Possesses satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-13, to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
• In consideration of COVID-19, personnel within this area routinely wear personal protective equipment (cloth face coverings, latex gloves, and face shields) while performing their regular duties.
• Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs., walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
• Individual who have been trained will be required to administer routine and rescue medications prescribed by a physician to children/youth, perform CPR and first aid, and provide a reasonable accommodation to children/youth with a special need.
• Successful completion of Lead Foundation Level training and annual training requirements is required.
• Travel to on and off post locations may be required. Schedule may include irregular hours, evenings, and/or weekends. Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors
  

Qualifications

CANDIDATE MUST:

• Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate, and
• Be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

IN ADDITION to the above:

• Two years of specialized experience working in a group program with children or youth PLUS
• An associate’s degree or at least 60 semester hours with a major course of study (24 semester hours) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or Special Education. General psychology/sociology coursework is not qualifying.
  

OR

Possess and maintain a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.

Highly-Qualifying Criteria

In addition to the above, highly-qualified candidates must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Experience assisting with childcare or youth program national accreditation processes.
• Experience participating in multi-disciplinary or higher level child/youth program inspections.
• Experience working with varying age groups in early childhood (6 weeks to 6 years)
• Experience leading or mentoring lower level childcare/youth program staff.
  

Education

SUBSTITUTION of EDUCATION:A bachelor’s degree or at least 120 semester hours with a major course of study (24 semester hours) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or Special Education. General psychology/sociology coursework is not qualifying.

Additional information

As a recruitment incentive, we are offering a $200 recruitment bonus and an $800 retention bonus.

• Note: The recruitment bonus will be paid to the New Hire upon appointment; the retention bonus will be paid to the New Hire after 6 months of satisfactory employment. For the purpose of eligibility, a newly hired employee is defined as an individual being hired for the first time, or one who is being reinstated or reemployed after a break in service of at least 1 year.
  

Manual Applications

• If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than noon (European Time) on 07/07/2022 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
• Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.

Allowances, Incentives, and PCS Costs:

• Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government’s interest.
• Allowances, differentials, or incentives will not be paid for this position.
• Employment Overseas provides a lot of additional benefits & entitlements, for information click
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click

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Other:

• Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit
• Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
• THE TOUR OF DUTY REQUIRES ROTATING SHIFTWORK TO INCLUDE WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.

Overseas Employment Eligibility

• U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
• In NATO countries employment of non-U.S. citizens under U.S. conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to individuals who are nationals of a NATO country. These individuals may not be employed under U.S. employment conditions in the country of their citizenship.