Job title: Child and Youth Program Assistant CY

Company: Federal government of the United States

Job description: SummaryThis position is located at the School Age Center.This position will be with children from 6 – 12 years old.This position is Mission and Weather Essential.Selectees from vacancy announcements may be eligible to receive a $500.00 Recruitment Incentive! Please see the Additional Information section for more information.This is an open continuous announcement to provide a ready pool of available applicants as needed. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as vacancies occur.Overview

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Open & closing dates05/02/2024 to 08/27/2024Salary$18.50 – $24.53 per hourRate of pay is determined based on the education and experience as identified in the qualifications for our 3 levels (Entry/Skill/Target).Pay scale & gradeCY 1LocationRemote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanent –Work scheduleMultiple Schedules – Selectees from vacancy announcements may be eligible to receive a $500.00 Recruitment Incentive!ServiceCompetitivePromotion potential2Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processAnnouncement numberC2SCNAFCY-24-12404985Control number789748700This job is open toClarification from the agencyU.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.VideosDuties

Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant in a Child and Youth Services program and maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs for program participants based on the group and individual 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 schedules and provides program options for children with special requirements.
Maintains program participation data and complete daily report

RequirementsConditions of Employment

Must be at least 18 years old or a 17 year old dependent of a Service member or Department of Defense Civilian Employee.
Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.
Meet Qualification/eligibility/physical/background requirements for this position.
Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations in accordance with current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations.
A one year probationary period may be required (either initially or upon conversion, if applicable).
Successful completion of annual (or transition) training requirements within the prescribed time frame and demonstrated on the job competence is required.
May be subject to varying and/or rotating shifts between the hours of 06:00 AM and 06:00 PM to include occasional evenings, weekends and holidays.
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) Check.
For positions in Child Development Centers, possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs., walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
Incumbent is legally required to report all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.
Individuals who have been trained will be required to administer medications prescribed by a physician to children/youth, perform CPR and first aid, and aid in providing a reasonable accommodation to children/youth with a special need.
Travel to on and off post locations may be required. Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors.
The dual compensation guidelines DO NOT apply to this position. All GS and NAF employees whether fulltime or part time are eligible to apply for this position.

QualificationsFor Entry Level (CY-01): * At a minimum, must have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Applicants that are 17 years old and a dependent of a Service member or Department of Defense Civilian Employee and are in pursuit of a high school degree are eligible based on verification of student status at the time of application.

Must be able to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

For information on the qualification requirements for the higher paying levels such as Skill Level (CY-01) and Target Level (CY-02): Refer to our Applicant Information Kit.Note to applicants: College transcripts or certificates may be required at the time of application for applicants who want to be considered for Skill or Target level.EducationAt minimum a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.Proof of education is required at the time of application.All education documents must be in English or have a translated copy provided.In order to meet entry level requirement, you must upload a copy of your HS Diploma, HS Transcript (showing the completion date), GED certificate or proof of a college degree. To meet the requirements beyond entry level a college transcript showing course work, or certifications will be required to validate the higher graded qualifications.Additional information in regard to the education requirement can be found in the Applicant Information Kit.Additional information*** As an added employee incentive, the Department of Defense (DoD) granted approval to extend temporary limited commissary privileges (excluding the purchase of tobacco or alcohol products) to CYS employees. This temporary approval expires 31 Dec 2024. Subject to approval annually. ***Area of Consideration

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is worldwide. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.

Proof of education is required at the time of application.Initial Cut – Off Date:

Tuesday, 07 May 2024 (Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST). Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official PRIOR to the Closing Date of this Vacancy Announcement. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur every two weeks thereafter based on management’s need to fill positions.

Incentives and bonuses and PCS Costs:

Allowances and differentials will not be paid.
Flex position selectees from vacancy announcements will be eligible to receive a $500.00 Recruitment Incentive after the completion of three (3) months of employment in the respective role.
Regular Full Time and Regular Part Time selectees from vacancy announcements will be eligible to receive a $500.00 Recruitment Incentive that will be paid to the New Hire upon appointment.
Eligibility for the above-mentioned cash award bonus and incentive bonus is applicable to newly hired/rehired individuals.
Please note: Eligibility is defined as a newly hired employee who is either being hired for the first time, or one who is being reinstated/reemployed after a break of service of more than one (1) year.
NOTE: Please refer to the West Point Child and Youth Services Recruitment Incentive Agreement for other applicable stipulations.

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.

Other:

This is a Flexible position with no guaranteed work hours and NOT eligible for benefits.
This is a Regular Part-Time position with a minimum work week of 20 hours and eligible for benefits.
This is a Regular Full-Time position with a minimum work week of 40 hours and eligible for benefits.
Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Please check out our Applicant Information Kit to view additional information you may find useful when applying for our jobs. To view the kit,
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