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.

Duties

The primary function of this position is to provide appropriate specialized developmental care and instruction for children and youth in a DoD Children and Youth Program (CYP). Serves as CYP Technician in one or more CYPs.  Works under the written and verbal direction of the supervisor, who provides guidance on scope of assignments and assistance on the more complex, non-routine problems encountered. Work is reviewed in terms of results achieved and adherence to established standards and procedures. Routine day-to-day assignments are normally performed independently with technical assistance available from supervisor when required. Routine assignments are spot-checked; the more technical assignments are closely reviewed for adherence to policies, procedures, and instructions.  

Requirements

• See Duties and Qualifications

Qualifications

Be 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have the ability to speak, read and write English, 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.  Activities may require incumbent to drive an automobile (to include driving a government vehicle while transporting children).  May be required to obtain a government driver’s license.  Prior experience working with children, youth or teens required.   Skill to interpret and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and practices for children and teens.  Must have one of the following:  completion of DoD Standardized Module training AND twenty four months experience at the CY-II (GSE-04) level OR a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential AND completion of 1 year at the CY Program Assistant/base level 4 where incumbent displayed knowledge of and competency in developmentally appropriate programming for children and youth OR a minimum of a 2-year degree in Youth Development, Child Development or related field, which can include recreation, youth recreation, physical education, elementary education, secondary education, early childhood education, psychology, social work, home economics with emphasis in human development, or other degrees as appropriate.  Successfully complete all required training for Program Assistant (Entry, Intermediate and Target Level). Satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with DoD and Marine Corps policy for employees who provide child care services.  Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual physicals thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.  Must complete all DoD training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, DoD Standardized Module Training, and annual ongoing training requirements, and required certifications, if any. Must maintain current food handlers, CPR and First Aid certifications.  Position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment.  A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position. 

Contacts

• Address TWENTY NINE PALMS MCCS MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES ATTN: PERSONNEL OFFICER TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92278 USA
• Name: TWENTY NINE PALMS MCCS
• Phone: 760/830-4606
• Email: [email protected]