Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-02 at Euro Staffs

Summary

Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-02 at Euro Staffs in Miesau, Germany. Full-time on-site position with opportunities for career growth.

Schedule: Full-time – Regular Full‑Time position with a minimum workweek of 40 hours. Eligible for benefits.

Appointment: Permanent.

Travel: Occasional travel may be required.

• Eligibility / Eligibility Requirements
• Job is open to the public U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.
• Clarification: US and Non-US Nationals who have resided in the U. S. or U. S. territory for 3 or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of federal affiliation.
• US and Non-US Citizens of a NATO Country except Germany are eligible for employment under U. S. conditions within Europe.
• Must be 18 years of age at time of employment.
• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Must meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• Must pass pre‑employment physical and subsequent physicals; provide evidence of immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with ACIP recommendations including influenza vaccine.
• Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Background check: Suitability/Fitness. National security clearance not required. Candidates are subject to security clearance and background checks as outlined.
• Must have visual and auditory capabilities to supervise children and youth, and you must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Incumbent is legally required to report all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Serves as a team leader with responsibility for ensuring the program staff provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in Child and Youth Services (CYS) programs.
• Ensures implementation of a developmentally appropriate program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children and youth served.
• Instructs team members in specific tasks and job techniques; makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies.
• Develops, plans and implements age‑appropriate educational lesson plans, schedules and developmentally appropriate activities based on observed needs and interests of individual children and youth.
• Ensures staff follows health and safety standards when performing diapering, toileting, hand washing, cleaning/sanitizing/disinfecting surfaces, food service, safe sleep practices and caring for ill children and youth.
• Majority of work is performed at the CYS facility, including classroom settings, activity areas, and outdoor areas, with occasional indoor and outdoor field trips.
• Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors.
• It may require an uncommon tour of duty to include evenings, weekends and holidays to accommodate varying program operating schedules.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• One‑year probationary period may be required.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing to communicate with CYS team and customers, prepare reports and plans, and document observations.

• Meet one of the following

• Minimum of 18 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principles of child/youth development AND Education: Completion of Do W standardized training course OR Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School‑Age (MSA) credential.
• Minimum of 12 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principles of child growth and development AND Education: Associate's degree or 60 semester hours of college credit in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development; special education; Human Development; Youth Program Administration; Recreation; Physical Education or directly related behavioral sciences; or related field which includes a major course of study with content directly related to the age group assigned.
• Or Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education; child and youth development; or special education; Human Development; Youth Program Administration; Recreation; Physical Education or directly related behavioral sciences; or related field with a major course of study with content directly related to the age group assigned.
• Education proof of education is required at the time of application.
• General education courses do not count toward the credit total.
• If qualifying via Do D approved competency training courses, you must supply one of the following: a completed Foundation IDP signed by both employee and supervisor/training specialist; a signed Foundation (or equivalent) certificate; a memorandum stating completion of Foundation training from supervisor or CYS Training Specialist with full contact information.
• VLS certificates without an accompanying IDP will not be accepted.
• Area of Consideration
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP)
• Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP)
• Family Member Preference (FMP)
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) and Family Member Preference (FMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.
• PCS Costs
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
• Allowances and Differentials
• This job is part of a pay‑banded system.
• Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
• Foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA) and differentials will not be paid.
• Employment overseas provides a lot of additional benefits and entitlements. For information please contact CHRA NAF C2SC - Recruitment Branch at email link.
• Healthcare Access and Availability
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program. For more information, go to https://www. militaryonesource. mil/special-needs/efmp/.
• If an employee brings a child to an overseas location and that child is entitled to attend a Do D school on a space‑required basis in accordance with Do DEA Regulation 1342.13, the Do DEA and the Military Department responsible for providing related services will ensure that the child, if eligible for special education, receives a free appropriate public education, including related services pursuant to Do DI 1342.12 and Do DM 1342.12.
• If an employee brings an infant or toddler (up to 3 years of age) to an overseas location, and that infant or toddler is entitled to attend the Do DEA on a space‑required basis in accordance with Do DEA Regulation 1342.13, then the Military Department responsible for Early Intervention Services (EIS) will provide the infant or toddler with the required EIS in accordance with the eligibility criteria consistent with Do DI1342.12 and Do DM 1342.12.
• Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care.
• Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space‑available and reimbursable basis only.

Benefits

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages.

Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more.

Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement.

As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on‑base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays.

NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.

S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.

S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan.

Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

• Claiming Eligibilities
• NAF Preference 1 – Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
• NAF Preference 2 – Involuntarily Separated From the Military (ISMP)
• NAF Preference 3 – Family Member Preference (FMP) (Foreign OCONUS ONLY)
• NAF Priority Consideration 1 – Business Based Action (BBA)
• NAF Priority Consideration 2 – Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE)
• NAF Priority Consideration 3 – Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents)
• Contact Information

CHRA NAF C2SC – Recruitment Branch Phone 0000000000 Email usarmy. apg. chra-hqs. mbx. naf-central-recruitment@army. mil Address HU-NAF-W6E6AA USAG RHEINLAND PFALZ DO NOT MAIL APO, AE 09227 US###

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