CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT

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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.  

Military Spouse Preference (MSP)

For job postings with a grade of NF01 to NF03, GSE02 to GSE05 (childcare), NA03 - NA10 (crafts & trades), if military spouse preference is being claimed, please attach a copy of the active-duty spouse's orders to the application. 

Orders must include applicant's name and active-duty spouse's assignment. When applying for regular part-time or regular full-time positions, spouse preference can be used only once per rotation to the duty station.      

Why Choose MCCS?

Here at MCCS, we believe in meaningful connections, opportunities to build and develop skills that will span throughout your entire career and creating positive relationships that will last a lifetime. We provide Marines, Sailors, and families with everyday services and support. We believe in serving those who serve.

Joining our world-renowned team also comes with some amazing benefits.  Flexible vacancies are eligible for the following Employee Benefits (0-40 hours a week):

• 401(k) Flex Savings Plan through Fidelity
• Tax-free shopping
• Professional training opportunities to build and develop new skills.
• Access to MCCS facilities such as the child development centers, gyms, movie theaters, bowling centers, pools, golf course, auto skills center, outdoor recreation and more! 

This position provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in Child and Youth Programs (CYP). The duties of this position are developmental in nature and designed to provide experience and training to qualify for mandatory advancement to higher level positions leading to the full performance position.
The incumbent works under close direction of supervisor or other higher graded employee performing routine child care and youth development tasks, following written and verbal step-by-step instructions. Work is observed and reviewed in detail, while in progress and upon completion, to ensure and assess trainee's progress and to evaluate competency of training objectives and readiness for further training. Training will be of a progressively more responsible and specialized nature associated with the child care and youth development operations. These duties are performed to increase knowledge of child care and youth development duties and responsibilities and to develop skills for advancing to the higher-level positions. The work includes a wide variety of activities in CYP.

The incumbent serves as a mandated reporter as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.

Major Duties and Responsibilities overview:

• Assists in implementing planned, developmentally appropriate activities, schedules, and routines for children/youth.
• Assists with attending to the developmental needs of children/youth in assigned area, including relationship building.
• Works cooperatively as a member of a team and exhibits strong interpersonal skills with children, youth, and adults.
• Assists in supervising children and youth during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings, and during special events.
• Cares for children and youth with special needs as directed by the supervisor or other higher graded employee.
• Responds to minor illness or injury, renders aid as needed, and completes and submits accident/incident report documentation.
• The incumbent is required to have mobility necessary to ensure safety of children and youth.
• Performs Other Duties as Assigned

Must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance.

This position has been identified as having regular contact with children under the age of 18. In accordance with Section 231 of the Crime Control Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-647 codified at
34 U.S.C. § 20351) and DoD Instruction 1402.05, favorably adjudicated background checks are required.

Position is subject to immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children and youth. Employee is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which includes the influenza vaccine.

Must pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals, thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.
Must complete all DoW and Service training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, and annual ongoing training requirements, and any required certifications. Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.

Note: This position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to random drug testing because duties must be performed with a high level of productivity, reliability and judgment to prevent adversely affecting personnel safety, and causing risk/damage to government property, and/or significant adverse impact to day-to-day operations. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, 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.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Site/Pages/No-Fear-Act.aspx