15074 - Child and Youth Program Assistant, CY-1702-01/02

ANNOUNCEMENT NO:  15074

POSITION TITLE:  Child and Youth Program Assistant – CY-1702-01/02

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:  Regular Full Time

SALARY:  $11.29 - $13.82 + 12.25% COLA per hour

LOCATION: JBPHH – Various CYP Locations

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Current Employees within Child & Youth Programs – All Sources

RELOCATION EXPENSES: Not Applicable

OPENING DATE: 11/21/2014                  

CLOSING DATE: 02/19/2015

****** This position might be recruited at a higher level based on the applicant’s qualification. Please see qualification requirements for more information.******

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The Child & Youth Program Assistant is to provide appropriate developmental care and instruction for child and youth ranging from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more Child & Youth Programs. Works under the direction of the supervisor, who provides guidance on scope of assignments and assistance on more complex, non-routine problems. Routine day to day assignments are normally performed independently and are spot-checked; the more technical assignments are closely reviewed for adherence to policies, procedures, and instructions. Develops schedules and activity plans, ensures that program plans and activities incorporate the observed needs of individual children and youth. Meet the physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs of each child. Demonstrates, instructs, leads and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities. Provides parents with daily verbal or written feedback about their child/youth or program activities. A reassignment to other Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam Child and Youth Programs activities is possible.                             

Curriculum
Assists in implementing and leading planned activities for program participants. Uses prepared curriculum and program materials.  Incorporates special instructions provided by parents such as special dietary needs, physical needs, or other information that may affect the child or youth's experience in the program.  Cares for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor.  Promotes and models safety, fitness, health, and nutrition practices.  Helps arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.
 
Indoor and Outdoor Environment
Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules.  Helps create adult-made games and play materials (mixing paint and play dough and assembling props for dramatic plays, activities, etc.).  Assists with developing a list of needed supplies and equipment for submission to the supervisor.  Interactions and Relationships  Helps establish a program environment that promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults.  Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques as provided by supervisors. 

Supervision of Children and Youth
Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD), NAF Component, and local installation policies, guidance, and standards.  Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years.  Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions.  Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.  Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed. Incumbent is a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.

Parent and Employee Communication
Interacts professionally with employees, parents, and local installation command personnel.

Assessment
Participates in program evaluation as required.

Compliance
Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation where applicable.  Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs.  Notifies supervisor of health, fire, and safety compliance concerns.

Additional Responsibilities
Assists in maintaining program participation data and completing required reports.  Performs other related duties as assigned.

CLASSIFICATION FACTORS:

Knowledge Required by the Position
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.  Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.  Ability to complete all DoN training requirements within the specified time frames, including orientation, initial, Standardized Module Training, and ongoing training requirements.  Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children and youth and coworkers.  Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
 

Supervisory Controls
Works under the close supervision of the CYP Director or CYP Assistant Director. As an entry level position, the incumbent may receive daily on-going guidance and instruction from a more experienced Program Assistant assigned to the classroom or activity area or Program Lead. Incumbent works as instructed and consults with the supervisor, as needed, on matters not specifically covered by the original instructions. Work is checked in progress and completed work is reviewed for adherence to instructions and for adequacy.
 

Guidelines
Specific, detailed guidelines covering all aspects of the assignment are provided to the employee. The employee works in strict adherence to guidelines, and deviations must be authorized by the supervisor.
 

Complexity
The work consists of a relatively few clear-cut tasks with limited choice in deciding what needs to be done and with readily recognized actions.
 

Scope and Effect
The work involves the performance of specific, routine, repetitive or closely related tasks. The service provided saves the time of other CYP employees and contributes to the efficiency of the CYP, but has little impact beyond the immediate organizational unit or beyond the timely provision of limited services to others.
 

Personnel Contacts
The personal contacts are with employees within the immediate organization, or work unit and/or with members of the community serviced, such as parents, children and youth, and educators.
 

Purpose of Contacts
The purpose of contacts is to clarify, or give facts or information directly related to the work.
 

Physical Demands
The work requires considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping and lifting up to 40 pounds. Activities may require incumbent to drive an automobile (to include driving a government vehicle while transporting children). However, most of the work is done in classroom settings or activity areas, and no special, physical demands are made upon the incumbent.
 

Work Environment
The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of a wide variety of child and youth activities, programs, and services, such as exposure to disease and injuries from lifting. Normal fire and safety precautions must be adhered to. Activities planned are conducted in a building or outside and are suitable for CY programs. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The incumbent may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty.

**** A reassignment to other Joint Base Pearl Harbor – Hickam Child and Youth Program Activities is possible. ****

QUALIFICATIONS: 

PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE ALL OF THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS LISTED HERE.                        

GSE-02 Entry Level ($11.29 per hour +12.25% COLA):  Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate. Applicants must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment and must have the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, walk, bend, and stand/stoop on a routine basis. Ability to obtain a current TB test and childhood shots within 2 weeks of employment. Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors. Ability to obtain driver’s license, if required. Pre-employment drug testing may be required. Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate, and satisfactorily complete installation, state, and national criminal background checks. Must satisfactorily complete mandatory training as specified and demonstrate competency within required timeframes. Must be able to speak, read and write English and to follow verbal and written instructions. Prior experience with children and/or youth is preferred.

GSE-03 Intermediate Level ($12.31 per hour +12.25% COLA): Qualifications of GSE-02 (above) PLUS 6 months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting AND completion of child abuse modules and modules 1, 2, 10 of DoD standardized Navy Module Training.

GSE-04 Target Level ($13.82 per hour +12.25% COLA): Qualifications of GSE-02 (above) PLUS 12 months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting AND completion of DoD standardized Navy Module Training OR Child Development Associate (CDA) or equivalent School-Age or Youth Development equivalent credential OR a 2-year degree or higher in a related field.

*****Submission of letters of recommendation along with your application is welcomed.*****

HOW TO APPLY: 

Obtain posted NAF Application from www.greatlifehawaii.com./Jobs.  Application and required documents MUST BE submitted no later than close of business on closing date to: CNRH FFR, Attn: NAF Human Resources, Bldg. 3456, 600 Main Street, Honolulu, HI 96818; or e-mail to: nafhr@greatlifehawaii.com, or by fax to (808) 422-3782.

Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Manager at 422-3784. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case by case basis.

Interviews may be limited to best qualified applicants upon review of applications. Management reserves the right to cancel the vacancy announcement at any time during the recruitment process.

Military Spousal Preference (MSP): 1. The MSP Certification Form must be completed and attached to application at time of submission.  2. Military Spousal Preference applies to all positions in pay bands NF 1-3, CY positions, and equivalent Crafts and Trades position for which qualified.

Veterans Preference (VET):  You must request for preference at the time you submit your application and fax a copy of your DD214 member page four to (808) 422-3782 to certify eligibility.

All required documents submitted for this position have to indicate the announcement number, position title and full name of the applicant on each document.

Condition of employment: selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer within the first 30 days of employment. This is the DoD standard methods of payment of personnel.

All positions require a satisfactory completion of a National Agency Check (NAC) or equivalent background check.

We are an E-Verify participant.

We offer a competitive benefit package for regular employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other non-merit factor.