The qualifications for the Child and Youth Program Assistant positions changed effective 20MAR2017. Please read the qualification section in its entirety.
Qualifications for Child and Youth Program Assistant positions are:
*** To qualify for the Child and Youth Program Assistant (Entry Level), candidates must:
1. Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate
2. Be able to communicate effectively ion English, both orally and in writing.
*** To qualify for the Child and Youth Program Assistant (Skill Level), candidate must:
1. Meet Entry Level qualifications AND
2. a. Possess 3 months of experience working in a group program with children or youth, plus Army or other military service Entry Level Training as evidences by service-issued Certificate of Completion OR
b. 6 months of experience working in a group program with children or youth, plus 9 semester hours of college credit with course content directly related to the age group to which assigned (Early Childhood Education/Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Youth Development, Special Education, Youth Development, Secondary Education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation, Physical Education, or directly-related behavioral or cultural science, etc) General psychology/sociology coursework is not qualifying. One year vocational certificate in child care or equivalent to other child/youth programs meets the intent of the education requirement
*** To qualify for the Child and Youth Program Assistant (Target Level),
1. Meet Entry Level qualifications AND
2. a. Possess 18 months of experience working in a group program with children or youth, plus Army or other military service Foundation Level Training as evidenced by service-issued Certificate of Completion OR
b. Possess 18 months of experience working in a group program with children or youth, plus an associate's degree or at least 60 semester hours of college credit which included a major course study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned (Early Childhood Education/Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Youth Development, Special Education, Youth Development, Secondary Education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation, Physical Education, or directly-related behavioral or cultural science, etc) General psychology/sociology coursework is not qualifying. OR
c. A bachelor's degree or at least 120 semester hours which included a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content as indicated above. OR
d. 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.
Please read the Conditions of Employment section regarding other requirements that must be met for this position.
This position does require at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent for the Entry Level. If you are qualifying for the Skill or Target Level, certification or transcripts is also required in order for the application to be considered complete. Failure to upload the educational required documents will result in your application being deemed incomplete and no further consideration will be given. Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded at the time of application. Only if you are selected will you be required to provide official transcripts prior to entrance on duty.
Conditions of Employment:
* Must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment (Projected appointment date: 05/01/2017)
* Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks as required.
* 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.
* Must possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, walk, bend, stoop and stand on a routine bases.
* Incumbent is legally required to report all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.
* Travel to on and off post locations may be required.
* Schedule may include irregular hours, evenings, and/or weekends.
* Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors.
* Successful completion of Annual training requirements within the prescribed time frame and demonstrated on the job competence is required.
- You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" system. Federal Law requires DHS to use the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires, and obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system as a condition of continued employment. The U.S. Department of Army is an E-Verify Participant.
- All required background checks of AR 215-3, must be successfully completed and maintained including Child and Youth National Agency Check with Inquires (CNACI); to include a health assessment is required.
- Social Security Card must be presented at time of appointment.
NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at
http://ift.tt/1KtNlg5. Although a Self Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.
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