Child Abuse Prevention Specialist (Cys), Nf-05

Summary
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• The public
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Duties
Within the HQ IMCOM G9 Child and Youth Services (CYS) Inspection and Analysis Branch, serves as the Child Abuse Prevention Specialist and recognized Subject Matter Expert. Monitors and evaluates the execution of Army-wide programs and services to ensure practices which mitigate possible abuse factors. Maintains liaison with Family Advocacy and safety programs to coordinate at-risk assessments. Responsible for ensuring that required risk assessment measures are implemented and evaluated in every Army CYS program annually. Analyzes reports and statistics to identify trends and training needs. Conducts site visits to ensure consistent implementation of the risk assessment process. Serves as CYS inspector in Army Higher Headquarters Inspection (AHHI) and conducts staff observations and evaluations. Leads teams and develops resources for Garrison CYS programs to include a variety of learning materials, activities, tools, and training to assist staff in identifying and/or preventing cases of abuse, neglect, or child danger.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
• Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check
• One year probationary period may be required
• Background checks in accordance with ARs 215-3, 2-15j. Child Care Tier 1 background investigation
• Must complete a health assessment including all required immunizations

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. All qualification requirements must include experience performing duties equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level.
Education must have been directly related to the position to be filled (general psychology/sociology courses are not qualifying). Basic Education Requirement:
1. A bachelor's degree or higher that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in special education, early childhood education, child development, elementary education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), or other closely related field such as psychology/sociology or social work (must include 24 semester hours in child psychology, sociology of the family, developmental psychology, social work with child/family emphasis); OR
2. Completion of 24 semester hours in coursework as indicated above, plus additional related coursework or experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a 4-year course of study.
In addition to meeting one of the education requirements above, candidates must possess progressive experience which included at least one year experience performing directly-related duties equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level as follows:
1. Direct experience in administering a child development or school-age center-based program which included all of the following: Staff training, parent education, conducting child development assessments, and evaluating program effectiveness.
2. Experience in coordinating resources with partnering agencies, schools, social services, or community organizations.
3. Broad demonstrated knowledge of Child Abuse and child safety issues, and of federal laws/regulations related to child welfare.
4. Communication skills gained through the delivery of formal written and verbal presentations.
In addition to the above, highly-qualified candidates will possess a post-graduate degree in directly-related disciplines which included coursework in child or family psychology/sociology, child welfare, child development, or similar; OR experience working as a coordinator or director of a large-scale program which included substantial duties in the area of Child Abuse Prevention.
Education
All candidates (to include current employees) are required to include transcripts with their application package. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.
Additional information

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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or you may be considered ineligible.

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• Required Documents
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  The following documents must be submitted with your application:
  
  • Resume
  • Transcript
  
  Please note that if you upload multiple resumes, only the most recently uploaded version will be used to determine your qualifications for this position. Additional documentation not required or identified in this vacancy may not be utilized in determining your qualifications. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify all of the information in their resume and documents; HR will not modify documents, responses, or information submitted by an applicant. All application requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and qualifying experience clearly documented in the resume. Please ensure your resume adequately describes your experience as it relates to this vacancy.
  The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or claimed priority/preference
  
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent)
  • Other Document not Listed
  • Other (3)
  • Other (4)
  • Other (5)
  • PCS Orders
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript
  
  Including any of the following on your resume may result in an ineligible rating:
  Classified or government sensitive information
  Social Security Number (SSN)
  Photos of yourself
  Personal information, such as specifically mentioning your age, gender, race/national origin, etc
  Encrypted and digitally signed documents
  Illegible documents or files that cannot be opened
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  Electronically: https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for announcement number NENAFCC2412317220. All documentation required in the vacancy must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement.
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  Agency contact information
  Imane Ouaouzar
  Phone
  520-674-2120
  Email
  imane.ouaouzar.naf@army.mil
  Address
  CC-NAF-W6BD20 IMCOM FMWR HQ
  DO NOT MAIL
  Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
  US
  Next steps
  Referred applicants will be evaluated by a rating panel to determine the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience, education, and/or certification. The top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring official for selection consideration and may undergo an interview and reference checks.
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Required Documents
The following documents must be submitted with your application:

• Resume
• Transcript

Please note that if you upload multiple resumes, only the most recently uploaded version will be used to determine your qualifications for this position. Additional documentation not required or identified in this vacancy may not be utilized in determining your qualifications. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify all of the information in their resume and documents; HR will not modify documents, responses, or information submitted by an applicant. All application requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and qualifying experience clearly documented in the resume. Please ensure your resume adequately describes your experience as it relates to this vacancy.
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or claimed priority/preference

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent)
• Other Document not Listed
• Other (3)
• Other (4)
• Other (5)
• PCS Orders
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

Including any of the following on your resume may result in an ineligible rating:
Classified or government sensitive information
Social Security Number (SSN)
Photos of yourself
Personal information, such as specifically mentioning your age, gender, race/national origin, etc
Encrypted and digitally signed documents
Illegible documents or files that cannot be opened
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Electronically: https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for announcement number NENAFCC2412317220. All documentation required in the vacancy must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure they allow an acceptable amount of time prior to the close of a vacancy to create a USA Jobs account and complete the application process. All time...