Summary This position is located at Defense Logistics Agency's New Cumberland, PA location with the Child and Youth Services Division. Employees receive FREE childcare on first child, 50% discount on the second child, and 15% discount each additional child! Sign on, Referral, and Retention bonuses available; please see "Additional Info" section below for more information. Please also visit https://www.defensemwr.com/susquehanna/jobs to learn more! Responsibilities 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 Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. 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. Additional Information This original close date of 07/15/2024 was extended due to a low applicant pool. Referrals will be sent upon request. Area of Consideration The Area of Consideration is within the Local Commuting Area. This means living within an estimated 50 mile radius from New Cumberland, PA. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration should respond yes to this question.) This is an open continuous announcement to provide a ready pool of available applicants as needed. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as vacancies occur based on the date of application. Manual Application If you would like to apply manually, please contact the servicing NAF Human Resources (HRO) listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 pm CST on the closing date of this announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner. Allowances, Incentives and PCS Costs: Sign on bonus for this position: $1000.00 initial sign on. Sign on Bonuses Require the incumbent to complete their training. Once employed for 30 days sign on bonuses are paid. Retention Bonus: $1500.00 Incumbent must be employed for 12 months. Retention bonuses are paid following 12-month employment period. Requires successful completion of Virtual Lab School (VLS) training track (15 modules). Referral Bonus: $250 for existing employee that refers selectee - available to all employees once on board (up to $1000 annually). Tuition Assistance Available for continuing education. Reduced Childcare: Free for first child, 50% discount for second, and 15% discount each additional child. Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Other: This is a flex time position with no hour minimum workweek and not eligible for benefits. Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Please check out our Applicant Information Kit to view additional information you may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit%20for%20Army%20NAF%20Childcare%20Positions.pdf Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/. For more information on working with Child and Youth Services, please go here (: https://www.armymwr.com/cys-careers/profession