Job summary

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.

Major duties

Independently performs the more routine simple child care tasks following step by step instructions. Works under the written and verbal direction of the supervisor who provides instructions and assistance on scope of assignments and in completing tasks. Performs work that is reviewed by the supervisor, in detail, while in progress and upon completion to ensure and assess progress, and evaluate attainment of training objectives and readiness for further training. Serves as a Child &Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one child & youth activity room. Assists in implementing and leading planned activities for program participants. Uses prepared curriculum and program materials. Assists with the implementation of daily schedules and activity plans. Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily skills. Prepares and implements program options for children and youth with special requirements. Assists in implementing and leading planned activities for program participants. Incorporates special instructions provided by parents pertaining to dietary needs, physical needs, or other information that may affect the child or youth¿s experience in the program. Cares for special needs children, and youth as directed by the supervisor. Provides input to, and implements schedules and activity plans. Sets up displays and bulletin boards. Interacts with children, and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques. Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, and Command representatives. Participates in conferences with parents and staff. Assists with developing a list of needed supplies and equipment for submission to the supervisor. Helps create games and play materials (mixing paint and play dough and assembling props for dramatic play, activities, etc.). Supervises children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings and special events. Promotes and models safety, fitness, health and nutrition practices. Notifies supervisor on health, fire, and safety compliance concerns. Helps arrange for/serve appropriate snacks/meals where applicable. Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parent instructions. Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed. Participates in program evaluation as required. Observes children for signs that may indicate illness, abuse or neglect and reports as directed. Participates in program evaluation as required. Assists in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent. Provides care/supervision, oversight, and accountability for children and youth in compliance with local policies, guidance and standards. Completes all training requirements, including orientation, monthly, annual and the approved Marine Corps Standardized Module Training as prescribed, and tracks and records completed training on own Individual Development Plan (IDP). Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies. Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities. Collects, maintains and reports program participation data. Lifts and carries children and objects up to 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

EVALUATIONS:

Qualification

C&Y Program Assistant (Entry Level-GSE2) CY-1 Minimum Qualifications: Successfully complete: a local installation records check as applicable, state criminal history checks, initiation and completion of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) and a Defense Clearance and Investigations Index for re-verification for employees who provide child care services. Ability to satisfactorily complete all required training and demonstrate competencies according to established timeframes to retain employment status. Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance. Be 18 years of age, have the ability to speak, read and write English, follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Be physically and mentally capable of providing care for children, pass health screenings annually to show good physical and mental health and freedom from communicable disease to include up-to-date immunizations, test for Tuberculosis and any other tests deemed necessary and appropriate by local medical authorities per MCO 1710.30E. Must be able to obtain current food handler¿s certification, CPR and first aid certifications. Prior experience working with children, or youth preferred. May be required to obtain a valid driver¿s license C&Y Program Assistant (Intermediate Level-GSE3) CY-1 Minimum Qualifications: Six months prior experience working with children or youth in a day care setting. Skill to interpret and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and practices under immediate supervision to provide direct care, education and development for children and youth. Successfully complete: a local installation records check as applicable, state criminal history checks, initiation and completion of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) and a Defense Clearance and Investigations Index for re-verification for employees who provide child care services. Successful completion of all required training for Program Assistant (Entry Level). Ability to satisfactorily complete all required training and demonstrate competencies according to established timeframes to retain employment status. Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance. Be 18 years of age, have the ability to speak, read and write English, follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Be physically and mentally capable of providing care for children, pass health screenings annually to show good physical and mental health and freedom from communicable disease to include up-to-date immunizations, test for Tuberculosis and any other tests deemed necessary and appropriate by local medical authorities per MCO 1710.30E. Must be able to obtain food handler¿s certification, CPR and first aid certifications. Prior experience working with children or youth preferred. May be required to obtain a valid driver¿s license. C&Y Program Assistant (Upper Level-GSE4) CY-2 MInimum Qualifications: One year prior experience working with children, youth or teens in a day care setting is required. Six months of this experience must have been.at the GSE-03 level or private sector equivalent. Possess a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School Age (MSA) credential, or a two year degree in a related field, or complete the USMC Children, Youth and Teen Standardized Module Training. Skill to interpret and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and practices under immediate supervision to provide direct care, education and development for children, youth and teens. Successful completion of all required training for Program Assistant (Entry and Intermediate Level). Successfully complete: Installation Records Checks, a local military police installation records check, State criminal history checks, initiation and completion of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) and a five year re-verification for employees who provide child care services. Ability to satisfactorily complete all required training and demonstrate competencies according to established timeframes to retain employment status. Be 18 years of age, have the ability to speak, read and write English, follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Be physically and mentally capable of providing care for children, pass health screenings annually to show good physical and mental health and freedom from communicable disease to include up-to-date immunizations, test for Tuberculosis and any other tests deemed necessary and appropriate by local medical authorities per MCO 1710.30E. Possess or be able to obtain a valid commercial driver¿s license (CDL), current food handler¿s certification, CPR and first aid certifications. Prior experience working with children, youth or teens preferred. The work involves every day risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of a wide variety of child activities, programs and services, such as exposure to disease or injuries from lifting children or supplies up to 40 pounds. Office areas are adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. Note: This position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Duties must be performed with a high level of productivity, reliability and judgement to prevent adversely affecting personnel safety, and causing risk/damage to government property, and/or significant adverse impact to day-to-day operations.

Evaluations

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.