Lead Youth Child Care Worker

Summary

Positions are located on the Island of Oahu. Work schedule may vary based on local school schedules and school intersessions.

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Location: AMR Fitness Center
Address: 176 Kauhini Road, Bldg. 1780, Honolulu, HI 96818
Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Time: 8:30AM - 1:30PM
Proof of education is required at the time of application.

In order to be considered with your online application please apply by the following cut-off dates:
First Cut-off: 05/08/2024
Final Cut-off: 05/15/2024
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Overview
•   Accepting applications
•   Open & closing dates
04/30/2024 to 08/29/2024
•   Salary
$22.40 - $23.57 per hour
This position is entitled to 8.9% COLA (Island of Oahu). COLA is subject to change without notice.
•   Pay scale & grade
CY 2
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Locations
•  Fort Shafter, HI
•  Honolulu, HI
•  Schofield Barracks, HI
•  Wahiawa, HI
•   Remote job
No
•   Telework eligible
No
•   Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
•   Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
•   Appointment type
Permanent
•   Work schedule
Multiple Schedules - Positions may be Flexible, Regular Part Time, or Regular Full Time.
•   Service
Competitive
•   Promotion potential
None
•   Job family (Series)
1702 Education And Training Technician
•   Supervisory status
No
•   Security clearance
Not Required
•   Drug test
No
•   Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
•   Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness
•   Announcement number
C2SCNAFCY-24-
•   Control number
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This job is open to
•   The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation currently residing on the Island of Oahu.

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Duties
•  Supervises children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events.
•  Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth. Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements.
•  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.
•  Uses designated evaluation materials to ensure assigned area is in compliance with, Dept of Defense (DoD), and local installation standards. Ensures assigned area maintains standards for DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent.
•  Completes training requirements using approved service materials to include designated training modules. Performs other related duties as assigned. Help
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 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. School Age: Elementary Education, Child Development, Youth Development, Special Education. Youth Services: Youth Development, Secondary Education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation, Physical Education, or directly related behavioral or cultural science (developmental psychology, child psychology/sociology, sociology of the family, gender identity, parenting. 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. Those meeting both Highly Preferred criteria along with the minimum qualifications will be referred before those meeting only the minimum criteria. This experience must be clearly listed on your resume to be considered for Highly Preferred status.

Highly Preferred candidates will possess at least one of the following:

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 is an open continuous announcement to provide a ready pool of available applicants as needed. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as vacancies occur.

Area of Consideration
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is within the commuting area (Island of Oahu). (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

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. PCS Costs:
•  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. Pay-Band (NF or CY) Allowances and Differentials:
•  This is a pay-banded position.
•  Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday) . click apply for full job details