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Child and Youth Program Assistant – May be eligible for 1000.00 at 6 months and 1 year

Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy

This job in plain English

This job is a Child and Youth Program Assistant in Virginia Beach, VA, for the Commander, Navy Installations Command. The assistant works directly with children and youth to keep them engaged, well cared for, and safe in Navy child and youth programs. The announcement has 20 vacancies, full-time hours, occasional travel, and a required drug test and background checks.

20 vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the United States.

What you would do

  • Plan activities and schedules that meet children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs.
  • Supervise children and youth indoors, outdoors, and on field trips.
  • Watch for signs of illness, abuse, or neglect and report them as directed.
  • Give parents daily verbal or written feedback about their child's activities.
  • Help prepare and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials.
  • Collect and report program participation data.

Do you qualify for CY-1 to CY-2?

With experience: Entry level needs no experience, but prior work with children or youth is preferred. The Intermediate level (CY-1702-01) needs 6 months of experience working with children or youth in a child and youth setting. The Target level (CY-1702-02) needs 1 year of that experience.

With education: Entry level needs a high school diploma or equivalent and age 18 or older. Intermediate level needs a high school diploma plus completion of Navy Entry Level training (Army, Air Force, and Marine equivalents are accepted). Target level needs a high school diploma plus one of these: completion of DoD standardized training courses; a valid Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School-Age (MSA) credential; or a minimum 2-year degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary or Secondary Education, Youth Development, or a related Pre-K or Primary Education field.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two-page limit
  • College transcript showing degree awarded, or high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Transcripts must show your name, school, degree type, date awarded, and major
  • Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency, at your cost
  • DD-214 (Member-4 page) and supporting papers if claiming veterans' preference
  • Notice of separation if claiming DoD NAF Business Based Action priority
  • Sponsor's PCS orders and marriage certificate if claiming military spouse preference
  • Most recent SF-50 or Personnel Action Report if you are or were a federal employee

How you will be rated: All resumes are checked first to see if you meet the requirements. Qualified resumes are rated on your knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) using set criteria, and you are referred for the grade level you qualify for. The selecting official may choose to interview applicants.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must be two pages or less, or the system will not let you submit it.
  • Describe your work with children or youth clearly, with dates and hours per week, since the resume is rated on experience.
  • Send a transcript or diploma with the required details, and remember that the online questionnaire must also be completed.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. The agency says it offers a variety of work schedules. Occasional travel may be required.

Incentives and relocation: The agency says it will help pay for industry certification or college courses. Eligible employees who work at least 15 hours a week get child care fee discounts at Navy CYP programs. The announcement also lists paid time off (13 days to start), health insurance, and retirement savings.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Complete required training and keep required certifications or credentials
  • Pass background checks, including fingerprint checks and an installation records check
  • Pre-employment and random drug testing; a positive test or refusal is grounds for removal
  • Pass a pre-employment physical, provide proof of immunizations, and be free of communicable diseases
  • Employment may depend on proof of education if not provided at application
  • Marijuana use is illegal under federal law, even where state law allows it
  • Positive marijuana or other drug test means the job offer is withdrawn and you cannot apply to DoD jobs for 6 months
  • Some positions may require a 1-year probationary period
  • Enroll in direct deposit within the first 30 days of employment
  • E-Verify is used to confirm eligibility to work in the United States

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$19.00 – $22.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
CY-1 to CY-2 · Child and youth programs
Location
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
20
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Education And Training Technician (1702)
Announcement
27-13105094

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