CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT LEADER (GSE-05)

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community.
We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.
FIRST AND FOREMOST, THE POSITION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TAKING CARE OF MARINES, SAILORS AND FAMILY MEMBERS.
Major Duties Serves as a Child and Youth Programs (CYP) team leader for program staff with responsibility for the operation and program in accordance with (IAW) applicable regulations in one or more programs.
Maintains control and accounts for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years.
Oversees arrival and departure, and supervises participants during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activites and on field trips, outings and special events.
Encourages participant's interest and establishes a program setting that promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults.
Monitors staff-to-participant ratios to ensure adequate staffing.
Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth.
Prepares and implements program options for participants with special needs.
Works with Training & Curriculum Specialist and supervisors to implement activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of participants.
Works with CYP team members to prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules.
Assists participants with special projects, homework, and life skills.
Interacts with participants using appropriate approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, and local installation command personnel.
Participates in conferences with parents, program staff, school representatives, and local installation command personnel.
Notes special instructions provided by parents.
Provides opportunities for parental involvement.
Instructs team members in specific tasks and job techniques; makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies.
Explains program guidance, procedures, policies and directives to team members.
Resolves problems and conflicts or obtains information and guidance from the supervisor.
Demonstrates proper work methods, guides, and mentors Program Assistants.
Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children and youth.
Provides on-the-job training and instruction to team members.
Relays instructions from the supervisor, makes activity assignment, and gets the work started in accordance with daily activity plans.
Provides input to the supervisor as requested concerning promotions, reassignments, performance evaluations, and incentive awards, etc.
Administers medications and basic care items to participants according to prescribed procedures and CYP medical directives.
Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed.
Sets up displays and bulletin boards.
Arranges for and serves appropriate snacks and meals.
Inventories equipment.
Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities.
Collects, maintains and reports program participation data.
Uses designated evaluation materials to ensure assigned area is in compliance with Department of Defense (DoD), United States Marine Corps (USMC), and local installation command baseline standards and metrics.
Ensures assigned area achieves and maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with DoD, USMC, and local installation command policies, guidance, and standards.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work hours.
Qualifications Be 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have the ability to speak, read, and write English, follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45 lbs.
independently and over 45 lbs.
with assistance.
Activities may require incumbent to obtain a government driver's license (to include driving a government vehicle while transporting children).
In addition, candidate must possess: 24 months working in a USMC or other military service childcare or youth program, completion of DoD approved competency training courses.
Additionally, successful completion of all required training for Program Assistant (Entry, Intermediate and Target Level) must be complete and evident by service issued documentation.
OR Two years of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus possess and maintain one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: Child Development Associate Credential, Military School Age Credential, or other nationally recognized Youth Development Credential.
OR Two years of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus an associate's degree which includes 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 and Special Education.
School Age: Elementary Education, child Development, Youth Development, and Special Education.
Youth Services: Youth Development, Secondary Education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation and Physical Education).
OR Two years of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus a bachelor's degree which include a major course or study (24 semester hours) with content as indicated above.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TIER-1 Child Care (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age.
Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual physicals thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.
Must complete all DoD training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, DoD approved competency training courses and annual ongoing training requirements and required certifications, if any.
Must maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid certifications.
How To Apply All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: https://careers.
usmc-mccs.
org You must upload a copy of your high school diploma or equivalent and/or college transcript(s), indicating degree conferred, or a copy of your education credentials, or a copy of your completed DoD competency training course modules, as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.
usmc-mccs.
org/ to be considered.
Applications received without high school diploma or equivalent or college transcripts (if using education), Education Credential or DoD competency training modules, will be ineligible for consideration.
Volunteer Experience- The amount of credit received for volunteer, internships and practicums is based on the amount of hours per week spent.
Be sure to include the average hours per week worked in volunteer roles.
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.
ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED, OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A COMPETITIVE SCORE Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
Closing Statement GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency.
The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation.
The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.
donhr.
navy.
mil/NoFearAct.
asp.
As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI).
For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002.
Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: Per E.
O.
14043, selectee(s) must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by 11/22/2021 or date of employment (which ever comes later) except in limited circumstances where an exemption is approved due to a disability or sincerely held religious beliefs.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
Required Documents: *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
*If prior military, DD214 Member Copy This activity is a Drug-free workplace.
The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated.
Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Marijuana is a Scheduled 1 drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws.
A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawl of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.