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Child & Youth Services is hiring a Program Assistant (CY01-02)!

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Summary

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.

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 based on the date of application.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be 18 years of age or older at time of appointment or placement into the position
• Proof of education is required at the time of application
• Good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease (verified through physical examination). Immunizations must be current including annual influenza vaccinations
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check
• A completed and signed copy of our job application form (DA Form 3433) is required prior to entrance on duty
• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required
• Additional conditions of employment can be found in the Applicant Information Kit, link is in additional information below.
• A one year probationary period may be required
• Appointment is subject to completion of a favorable suitability determination.
• Any individual who was required to register with selective service and who has not registered or knowingly and willingly did not register before the requirement terminated or become inapplicable to the individual will not be appointed.

Qualifications

For Entry Level (CY-01):

1. At a minimum, must have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
2. 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 for Child Care Positions

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.

Education

At minimum a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.

Proof of education is required at the time of application.

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.

All information is subject to change.