EDUCATIONAL AID/TECHNICIAN (CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT)

Joint Region Marianas Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Yigo Municipality (GU); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

A federal program providing youth services in Guam is seeking a Child and Youth Program Assistant. This position involves providing developmental care for children from 6 weeks to 18 years old. Candidates must be at least 18 and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience working with children and adherence to training and background checks are required. This role may include physical activities and responsibilities related to child care compliance. Competitive benefits and support are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience working with children or youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmental care and instruction for children and youth.
• Ensure adherence to established standards and policies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with children

Ability to follow instructions

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Job description

Overview

These positions are located at multiple facilities within the Child and Youth Programs at Andersen Air Force Base, Naval Hospital, and Naval Base Guam. The mission of Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Warfighter & Family Readiness (WFR) is to provide the highest quality programs and services to the military community through self-sustainment across all quality of life programs. Vacancy announcement open continuously to establish an Applicant Supply File (ASF) for current and/or future vacancies.

Responsibilities

The purpose of the Child and Youth (CY) Program Assistant is to provide appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. The incumbent works under the direction of the supervisor or other qualified higher graded employee, who provides guidance on scope of assignments and assistance on more complex, non-routine problems. Work is reviewed in terms of results achieved and adherence to established standards and procedures. Routine day-to-day assignments are normally performed independently with technical assistance available from the supervisor when required. Routine assignments are spot checked; the more technical assignments are closely reviewed for adherence to policies, procedures, and instructions. Performs other related duties as assigned. A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Position is subject to special inoculation and immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children.
• Employee is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which includes the influenza vaccine.
• Test Designated Position: In accordance with the Department of the Navy Test Designated Position listing issued 7 October 2003 this position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment.
• A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position.
• Must obtain appropriate credentials as required.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.
• Must satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with PL 101-647 to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).
• Must complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by federal, state or National Accreditation institutions utilized as part of DOD’s Child and Youth Programs.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: 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 (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/). Applicants qualifying based on education, time in grade, credentials, certification, training and/or module completion MUST provide proof of education (i.e. official transcripts/high school diploma), personnel action or SFS0, credentials, statement of service, certification, training and/or module completion at the time of resume submission. 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.

• For entry-level requirements candidates must: Be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.

• For intermediate-level requirements candidates must: Be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent; AND six (6) months experience working with children or youth in a child or youth setting; AND have completed Navy Entry Level training requirements (Army, Air Force, Marine equivalent accepted).

• For target-level requirements candidates must: Be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent; AND completion of DOD standardized training courses and possess 1 year of experience working with children and youth; OR Be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent; AND a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential; AND 1 year of experience; OR Be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent; AND 2-year degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development or related field of study, which can include Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Development, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development, or other degrees as appropriate; AND 1 year of experience.

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).

• Note: Proof of education, credentials, certification and/or module completion MUST be submitted at the time of application/resume submission.

Education

In accordance with DoDI 6060.2, must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Additional information

Some positions have special requirements. In these cases, selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of these requirements. All selections are contingent upon obtaining satisfactory background and employment reference checks. Males must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service. Selectees are required to participate in direct deposit. Selectees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment. Access to certain federal facilities require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID. The Department of the Navy is a drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by CNIC NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Marijuana is illegal under Federal law; a positive drug test result will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the DoD for 6 months from the date of the drug test. The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to: [e-mail] to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of referral certificate. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or flexible. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Review our benefits.