Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant (Level 5) CY-02

Summary This position is located at Defense Logistics Agency's New Cumberland, PA location with the Child and Youth Services Division. Employees receive FREE childcare on first child, 50% discount on the second child, and 15% discount each additional child! Sign on, Referral, and Retention bonuses available; please see "Additional Info" section below for more information. Please also visit https://www.defensemwr.com/susquehanna/jobs to learn more! Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment. Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required. Meet qualification/eligibility/physical/background requirements for this position. Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations in accordance with current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations. A one year probationary period may be required (either initially or upon conversion, if applicable). Successful completion of annual training requirements within the prescribed time frame and demonstrated on the job competence is required. May be subject to an irregular hours, evening and or weekends. For positions in Child Development Centers, possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs., walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis. Incumbent is legally required to report all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect. Individual who have been trained will be required to administer routine and rescue medications prescribed by a physician to children/youth, perform CPR and first aid, and provide a reasonable accommodation to children/youth with a special need. Travel to on and off post locations may be required. Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) Check. Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-15m., and a Childcare Tier 1 background investigation is required. Qualifications All Candidates must: Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate. Be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. In addition, candidates must meet one of the following: Possess and maintain one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Military School Age Credential, Army Youth Practicum or other nationally recognized Youth Development Credential. OR Two years of specialized experience working in a group program with children or youth plus an associate's degree or at least 60 semester hours with a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, for example: Child Development Centers: Early Childhood Education/Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education. General psychology/sociology coursework is not qualifying. OR A bachelor's Degree or at least 120 semester hours with a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content as indicated above. OR Possess 24 months (2 years) working in a group childcare or youth program with completion of DoD approved competency training courses, evidenced by Service-issued documentation. Applicants that possess at least one of the following will be considered highly preferred and may be sent first for consideration. 1. Experience assisting with childcare or youth program national accreditation processes. 2. Experience participating in multi-disciplinary or higher-level child/youth program inspections. 3. Experience working with varying age groups (early childhood, school age, youth). 4. Experience leading or mentoring lower level childcare/youth program staff. Education Proof of education is required at the time of application. Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled. General Education courses do not count toward the credit total. If qualifying via DoD approved competency training courses, you must supply a signed IDP, signed Foundation (or equivalent) certificate, or a signed memorandum from a supervisor or CYS Training Specialist stating completion of Foundation or equivalent training. VLS certificates without an accompanying IDP will not be accepted. Please see the Applicant information kit for additional information on education. Additional information Area of Consideration The Area of Consideration is within the Local Commuting Area. This means living within an estimated 50 mile radius from New Cumberland, PA. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration should respond yes to this question.) Manual Application If you would like to apply manually, please contact the servicing NAF Human Resources (HRO) listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 pm CST on the closing date of this announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner. Allowances, Incentives and PCS Costs: Sign on bonus for this position: $1000.00 initial sign on. Sign on Bonuses Require the incumbent to complete their training. Once employed for 30 days sign on bonuses are paid. Retention Bonus: $1500.00 Incumbent must be employed for 12 months. Retention bonuses are paid following 12-month employment period. Requires successful completion of Virtual Lab School (VLS) training track (15 modules). Referral Bonus: $250 for existing employee that refers selectee - available to all employees once on board (up to $1000 annually). Tuition Assistance Available for continuing education. Reduced Childcare: Free for first child, 50% discount for second, and 15% discount each additional child. Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Other: This is a regular full time position with a 40 hour minimum workweek and eligible for benefits. Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Please check out our Applicant Information Kit to view additional information you may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit%20for%20Army%20NAF%20Childcare%20Positions.pdf Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/. For more information on working with Child and Youth Services, please go here (: https://www.armymwr.com/cys-careers/profession Read more Benefits Review our benefits