Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant (Level 5) CY-02
Company
Department of Defense - Defense Logistics Agency
Location
Columbus, Ohio Columbus, Ohio
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
This position is located at Defense Logistics Agency's Columbus, OH location with the Child and Youth Services Division.
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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.
- 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.
- A bachelor's Degree or at least 120 semester hours with a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content as indicated above.
- 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, if applicable.
Please provide relevant transcripts to support your eligibility for the position. Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled (general psychology/sociology courses are not qualifying).
Please see the Applicant information kit for additional information on education.
Additional information
This original close date of 5/6/2024 was extended due to a low applicant pool. Referrals will be sent upon request.
Launch Your Rewarding Career with DLA CYP!
- 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 in quarterly increments 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).
- Reduced Childcare: FREE for first child, 50% discount for the second, and 15% for the third child and beyond.
- Paid Parental Leave
- Great benefits package - health insurance, sick and vacation time, 401K, and more!
- On-the-job training and Child Development Associate (CDA) credential paid for once training requirements are met and competency is observed.
- Tuition Assistance Available for continuing education.
- Free access to Fitness Center
- free personal training sessions
- group fitness classes
- participate in intermural sports leagues
- Access to 9 hole Eagle Eye Golf Course
- Information, Tickets & Registration (ITR) Office - purchase discounted tickets to local, state and nationwide events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums, etc.
- *World-Wide Access to Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation facilities and programs
Area of Consideration
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is within the local commuting area of Columbus, OH. (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.
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, differentials, or incentives will not be paid.
- Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
- 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
Date Posted
09/30/2024
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