Child and Youth Program Assistant (Federal Job)

USAG Alaska; Alaska; On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay!

Job Training that counts a college has

Free child care for up to 1 child

Upward mobility in career field

On post commissary privileges

Job summary

First Roles in Fort Wainwright, Alaska seeks a Child and Youth Program Assistant to help ensure the safety and supervision of children, plan activities, and maintain daily program records. Training is provided, and no prior experience is required.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, being at least 18, and English communication skills. The role offers ongoing federal opportunities and benefits with a pathway to advancement.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of and account for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
• Plan and coordinate activities.
• Establish a positive program environment.
• Maintain program participation data and daily reports.

Job description

Child and Youth Program Assistant (Federal Job)

Fort Wainwright, 99703, Alaska

Estimated salary: $43,167 per year.

Benefits

• Great pay!
• The Job Training that counts a college credit at UAF Community and Technical College!
• Free child care for up to 1 child and great discounts for additional kids!
• Start your Federal Career as a CYPA - lots of upward mobility in this career field with a pathway to management and executive-level administration!

Job Description

Join our team as a Child and Youth Program Assistant in a Child and Youth Services program at Fort Wainwright, Alaska! In this role, you will maintain control of and account for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth, plan and coordinate activities, establish a positive program environment, and maintain program participation data and daily reports.

No experience is required for this position. We will train you!

A high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a current health assessment, and be able to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

This is an open continuous announcement to provide a ready pool of available applicants as needed. Positions could be Flexible, Regular Part-Time, or Regular Full-Time.

Compensation

Bonus! Eligible Flex-10, Regular Part-Time, and Regular-Full Time selectees may receive $2000.00! ($1000 at 6-month completion of successful service, plus another $1000.00 at 1-year anniversary of successful service. Service agreement and satisfactory performance required).

Additional Benefits

• Discounted fees and Priority childcare slots (child care for 1st child is free!)
• On post commissary privileges
• Access to DFMWR Facilities such as fitness programs, bowling center, outdoor recreation, etc.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join our team!

For more information on working with Child and Youth Services, please visit [website].

Proof of education is required at the time of application. Acceptable documents for proof of education are a high school diploma, a General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or a college transcript listing courses that were taken. A high school transcript indicating a graduation date is also acceptable. All documents must be in English or have a translated copy provided.

We recommend including full contact information for professional and personal references on your resume.

This position is mission and weather-essential. The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Fort Wainwright and surrounding areas within 150 miles of the installation.

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. This is a pay-banded position. Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited-tenure, and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, the Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday).

Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600.

The incumbent is entitled to a 1.69% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). (subject to change without notice).

Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.

For more 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.

Proof of education is required at the time of application. Acceptable documents for proof of education are a high school diploma, a General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or a college transcript listing courses that were taken. A high school transcript indicating a graduation date is also acceptable. All documents must be in English or have a translated copy provided. In order to meet entry-level requirements 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.

Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit [vaccination status website].

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities: Spouse Employment Preference, Involuntarily Separated from the Military, Business Based Action, Current/Former NAF Employee / Current Appropriated Employee, Outside Applicant Veteran / Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, Outside Applicant Non-Veteran.

Required documents for each consideration category can be found in the applicant information kit. The point of contact information is listed at the bottom of this announcement if applicants have any questions about these consideration groups or documents. Applicants are also welcome to reach out to confirm receipt of the required documents or information when submitting an application for this position.

Eligibilities are listed above in the consideration order in accordance with AR 215-3. Applicants will only be awarded the highest preference/priority consideration found eligible.

By claiming the "Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)" or "Current APF Employee (CAE)" priority consideration eligibility, applicants are self-certifying that they may not be eligible for other priority considerations. Failure to provide supporting documentation to validate preference or priority consideration claims could adversely impact the applicant's eligibility. For additional information on what may be required to support the applicant's eligibility claim, please refer to our Applicant Information Kit (URL: [Applicant Information Kit URL]).

CNE/FNE/CAE priority consideration must be clearly defined in order to grant the priority consideration. We will need position title, series, grade, location, and agency in order to determine priority consideration. To ensure we have enough information, we encourage you to submit a copy of your most recent personnel action.

The following documents must be submitted with your application: HS Diploma/GED, College transcripts/Diploma, CDA, Proof of Education, etc. Resume.

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference: Cover Letter, DD-214/ Statement of Service, Disability Letter (VA), HS Diploma/GED, College transcripts/Diploma, CDA, Proof of education Etc. DA 3434 or equivalent, References or letters of recommendation, PCS Orders, Proof of Marriage Status, Resume, Transcript+.