This announcement is in conjunction with the Fort Johnson Job Fair on Tuesday, 17 September 2024. Applications will be accepted from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the ACS Building #920. The address is 920 Bell Richard Ave, Fort Johnson, LA 71459. Please see Additional Information section below. Proof of education is required at the time of application. This position is with Child and Youth Services (CYS), which requires a series of up-to-date immunizations before starting employment.

Duties

Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant in a Child and Youth Services program and maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth. Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs for program participants based on the group and individual children and youth. Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults. Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules and provides program options for children with special requirements. Maintains program participation data and complete daily report.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old at time of appointment.
• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.
• Meet Qualification/eligibility/physical/background requirements for this position.
• Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations in accordance with current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations.
• A one year probationary period may be required (either initially or upon conversion, if applicable).
• Successful completion of annual (or transition ) training requirements within the prescribed time frame and demonstrated on the job competence is required.
• May be subject to an irregular hours, evening and or weekends.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) Check.
• For positions in Child Development Centers, possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs., walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
• Incumbent is legally required to report all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.
• Individuals who have been trained will be required to administer medications prescribed by a physician to children/youth, perform CPR and first aid, and aid in providing a reasonable accommodation to children/youth with a special need.
• Travel to on and off post locations may be required. Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation is required.

Qualifications

This announcement is in conjunction with the Fort Johnson Job Fair on Tuesday, 17 September 2024. Applications will be accepted from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the ACS Building #920. The address is 920 Bell Richard Ave, Fort Johnson, LA 71459. Applicants who attend the Job Fair will be given hiring preference and are encouraged to apply on this announcement prior to attending. Please bring a government issued photo ID, social security card, current resume and proof of education. Acceptable documents for proof of education are a HS Diploma, a HS Transcript (showing the graduation date), a GED certificate, a college transcript listing courses that were taken, or proof of a college degree. For Entry Level (CY-01): At a minimum, must have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Must be able to communicate in English, both orally and in writing. For information on the qualification requirements for the higher paying levels such as Skill Level (CY-01) and Target Level (CY-02): Refer to our Applicant Information Kit. Note to applicants: College transcripts or certificates may be required at the time of application for applicants who want to be considered for Skill or Target level.

Education

At minimum a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.

Proof of education is required at the time of application. Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled. General Education courses do not count toward the credit total.

All education documents must be in English or have a translated copy provided.

In order to meet entry level requirement you must upload a copy of your HS Diploma, HS Transcript (showing the completion date), GED certificate or proof of a college degree. To meet the requirements beyond entry level a college transcript showing course work or certifications will be required to validate the higher graded qualifications.

Additional information in regards to the education requirement can be found in the Applicant Information Kit.

Contacts

• Address EP-NAF-W0VFAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT JOHNSON AND JRTC DO NOT MAIL Fort Johnson, LA 71459 US
• Name: CHRA NAF C2SC - Recruitment Branch
• Phone: 0000000000
• Email: [email protected]