ANNOUNCING AN OPPORTUNITY TO
BECOME A PART OF THE MWR TEAM
POSITION: CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT - GULFPORT
SERIES/GRADE: CY-1702-01/CY-1702-02
SALARY: $13.53 - $16.61
ANNOUNCEMENT: VA-21-28403
OPEN DATE: 03/12/2021 PERSONNEL BULLETIN
OPEN UNTIL FILLED FLEX
PURPOSE: To recruit team players, who enjoy working with people and who have a positive attitude.
LOCATION: CDC Gulfport/Youth Activities Center - Child Development Division, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Mississippi.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to the public. Vacancies may be filled by methods other than promotions when the best-qualified person can be obtained.
HOW TO APPLY: https://www.usajobs.gov
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MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
*** MUST BE ABLE TO WORK VARYING SHIFTS DURING CENTER HOURS FROM 0500 – 1830 ***
Assists in implementing and leading planned activities for program participants. Uses prepared curriculum. 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. Help arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable. Help prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules. Help create adult-made games and play materials (mixing paint and play dough and assembling props for dramatic plays, activities, etc.) where applicable. Assists with developing a list of needed supplies and equipment for submission to the supervisor. Provide 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 5 years. Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) offers high quality early care and youth services in center-based (birth - five), facility-based (age 5-12), and recreational environments (teen; youth sports and fitness). CYP Assistants perform entry level direct care duties while in training to advance to higher level duties. They work across age groups and locations as needed, but are typically assigned to a primary age group and location. Ensures children depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions. Supervise children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events. Responsible for the cleanliness of all equipment and spaces in the Center. Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must be at least 18 years of age. COMPLETION OF HIGH SCHOOL OR EQUIVALENT IS REQUIRED. A COPY OF DIPLOMA OR GED MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION.
Must possess the ability to complete required training modules, e.g. CPR, First Aid, child abuse prevention and basics including discipline techniques and nutrition. Should have a good general knowledge of young children and youth both behavioral and physical. Must have the ability to work with groups of children and have the temperament necessary to deal with children in an appropriate manner. Must have the ability to handle cash, operate a cash register and accurately fill out the daily activity report. Must be able to understand and carry out either verbal or written instructions and communicate same to others. Must be able to stand, walk, bend and kneel and be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Duties may also require movement of equipment and tables and general cleaning of the area. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be able to successfully pass a drug screening.
To be considered for the CYP-02:
Applicant must have completed all military training modules and 12 months experience working with children and youth OR Current CDA or MSA OR 2 Year degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development or related field of study. A COPY APPLICABLE EDUCATION VERIFICATION MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION.
This position is subject to completion of a satisfactory background or National Agency Check (NAC) in accordance with CNI policy.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: Qualifying veterans must submit a copy of their DD-214 with their application for employment. And attach your completed SF15.
SPOUSAL PREFERENCE: The time period of eligibility for spousal preference begins 30 days before the military member's reporting date at a new duty station outside of the current duty station's commuting area and applies without time restriction except that spouses seeking preference with less than six months’ time remaining in the area may be non-selected. You MUST attach spouse’s orders. You MUST be referenced (family) on the orders. If you are not referenced and named on the orders, please attach a copy you the marriage certificate.
Dept 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 factors.
As a condition of employment, selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds transfer within the first 60 days of employment. This is a DoD standard method of payment of personnel. Employees will be subject to administrative action for failure to enroll unless a waiver has been obtained.
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