Note: Applications will be reviewed as openings occur and qualified applications will be considered to fill vacancies.
LOCATION: The positions covered in this announcement are initially assigned to a Child Development Center building. Employees may be reassigned to any one of the CYP programs at management’s discretion. Programs include: Child Development Center, Youth & Teen Programs, and School Age Care Program, all are within the Child & Youth Program Division, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department.
STARTING PAY: Entry Level is $11.30, Intermediate Level is $12.33, and Target Level is $13.84. New hires will be placed into the appropriate level based on proof of qualifications and experience. Employees are promoted to the next level upon completion of training and work experience.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: A flexible employee is one who serves in either a continuing or temporary (time limited) position, on a scheduled or unscheduled (as needed or intermittent) basis, up to 40 hours per week. Flexible employees are not eligible to participate in the CNIC benefit programs, nor are they entitled to earn or use leave including military leave, court leave, sick or annual leave.
WORK SCHEDULE: Primarily day shift, *up to 30 hours per week, schedule may include the second Saturday of each month (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) as well as the last Monday or Tuesday of each month (6:00pm to 10:00pm). Schedules are subject to change based on managements need to meet staff- to-child ratios.
DUTIES: 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, 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. The duties and responsibilities of the CY Program Assistant have been grouped into categories, including curriculum, indoor and outdoor environment, interactions and relationships, supervision of children and youth, parent and employee communication, assessment, compliance, and additional responsibilities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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 classrooms or activity areas, and no special, physical demands are made upon the incumbent.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
*Employment is contingent on the ability to satisfactorily complete background checks IAW PL 101-647 to include a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).
**This position has been identified for pre-employment and random drug screenings, in accordance with DoD’s Drug Free Work Place program.
***This 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, which includes the influenza vaccine
ENTRY LEVEL:
- Prior experience working with children and/or youth preferred. At least 18 years of age and a high school diploma or equivalent. PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED.
- Speak, read and write English.
- ?Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to complete all DoN training requirements within the specified timeframes, including orientation, initial, Standardized Module Training, and ongoing training requirements (such as First Aid/CPR).
- Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children and youth and co-workers.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Ability to obtain a food handler’s card.
- Ability to favorably pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL:
- Six months experience working with children or youth in a child or youth setting
- AND completion of child abuse modules and modules 1-3 of the DoN Standardized Module Training.
- Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles as they relate to children and youth’s physical, social, emotional and intellectual development.
- Ability to implement developmentally appropriate child and youth development principles and practices under immediate supervision to provide direct care, education and development for children and youth, individually or with groups of children and youth.
- Ability to interpret a curriculum or activity plan and follow written instructions.
TARGET LEVEL:
- A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential or a 2-year degree in a related field. New hires at this level must complete the Navy module program within 18 months.
- OR Completion of the DoN Standardized Module Training AND 12 months of experience working with children and youth.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
We are an E-Verify participant.
The Department of the Navy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other non-merit factor.
**SPOUSE PREFERENCE: Please read instructions and restrictions on this program located on the MILITARY SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE REQUEST form. You must attach the PCS orders with service member’s page 2, with your resume or application. Submit the full package to the Human Resources Office.
**ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY: Military regulations require that you obtain a special request authorization (NAVPERS 1336/3) prior to being accepted for outside employment. If employment is offered, you cannot begin work until this chit is supplied to the NAF Personnel Office.
HOW TO APPLY
1. Resumes may be submitted along with OF-306, this form is available at the www.opm.gov/forms. Application forms are available at the NAF HR office, second floor of bldg. 414, Monday-Friday 07:30a.m. to 4:00p.m. if you have base access.
2. Please ensure that your resume or application contains all the information requested in the vacancy announcement along with any supporting documents, or your application may not be considered.
Applications or resumes may be mailed to:
MWR PERSONNEL OFFICE,
PO BOX 280048
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32228-0048
-OR-
FAXED TO: 904-270-5064
Place “CYP ASST-CDC” on the cover letter
Applications or resumes may be emailed to:
nsmypt_mwr.fct@navy.mil
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