CYS Program Associate Homework Lab NF-03.

About the role

Incumbent performs duties under the verbal and written direction of the facility director. Assistance and guidance is normally available at all times. Work is reviewed in terms of results achieved in accordance with standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operation of the Child and Youth Services (CYS) Homework Center in accordance with applicable regulations.
• As part of the on-ratio staff, provides assistance to participants in strengthening their academic and learning skills.
• Develops linkages with parents, School Liaison Officer, other CYS Program Associates and volunteer tutors to ensure homework center is fully integrated into all applicable program settings.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children/youth.
• Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children/youth.
• Works with senior staff to provide instruction and training to lower level employees on working in the homework center.
• Provides input to CYS training plan based on observed training needs.
• Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities.

Qualifications

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

• Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Be able to communicate in English (both written and verbal).
• Be 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, walk, bend, and stoop and stand on a routine basis.
• Possess and maintain health and freedom from communicable disease.
• Possess and maintain a CDA/School-Age/Youth Credential (including Boys and Girls Clubs of America)/Army Youth Practicum.
• Possess 12 months of experience working in a related field OR possess a BA/BS degree with a major emphasis on ECE, Elementary Education, Child Development, Home Economics, Special Education or a related field.

Highly Preferred Criteria

Candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" and may be sent first for consideration:

• Minimum of 1 year (12 months) of experience working in a Child & Youth Services or other Department of War childcare facility.

Education Requirements

• Proof of education is required at the time of application.
• Education must be directly related to the position to be filled. General education courses do not count toward the credit total. General psychology/sociology/counseling courses are not qualifying.
• Transcripts must be in English, legible, and reflect the name of the school and the applicant.
• Foreign education must be evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program, or full credit must have been given for courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Benefits

• 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 U.S. citizens or spouses/children of U.S. citizens 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.
• Access to some on-base facilities including fitness centers, libraries, and other amenities.
• Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
• Temporary limited commissary privileges (excluding tobacco or alcohol products) for CYS employees, expiring 31 December 2026.

Schedule

Travel to on and off post locations may be required.