Child and Youth Program Assistant CY-01/02

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.

• 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.

• 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/.