POSITION TITLE & GRADE:
Home Living Assistant, CY-1702-01
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORBUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION
Mariano Lake Community School
Crownpoint, NM
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORThe Bureau of Indian Education's mission is to provide quality education opportunities from early childhood through life in accordance with the tribes' needs for cultural and economic well-being and in keeping with the wide diversity of Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages as distinct cultural and governmental entities. The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.
Incumbent will create and maintain a safe, positive learning environment to ensure the holistic development of each student and staff member through cultural, social, spiritual, physical and academic experience. Incumbent will support the Bureau of Indian Education’s mission, which is to provide high quality education opportunities from early childhood through life while considering a tribe’s need for cultural and economic well-being. In performing this mission, the BIE takes into account the spiritual, mental, physical, and cultural aspects of school-aged children within their family and tribal community. To meet its trust responsibility to Indian Tribes, BIE works to strengthen education opportunities for American Indian students to be successful and competitive globally; to enhance student participation in their tribal communities; and support tribes in nation-building, in development of the next generation of tribal leaders.
Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472). Verification Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligible.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:Within the scope of Indian preference, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or other non-merit factors.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION LANGUAGE:This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify this agency. The decision in granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
The incumbent of this position works under the general supervision of the Principal. Incumbent performs childcare in a dormitory environment which assures the well-balanced homeliving program for students who reside in the dormitory on a 24-hour, seven day-a-week basis.
Responsible for making Principal aware of the students continuing negative behavior concerning the minor violations.
The staff is required to be familiar with their job description and proper procedures will be always followed. Daily, weekly, and monthly assignments are given to ensure proper conditions and materials are readily available for the students’ well-being.
Counsels students with personal problems of a minor nature and recognized the need for more thorough counseling and guidance on major problems of person adjustment by the Principal.
Provides guidance and direction in the day-to-day activities of the student to whom assigned. Incumbent is responsible for developing ways to relate the contents of the student's academic programs to everyday living in the dormitory situation and to modify dormitory activities on their own initiative to permit the incorporation of new interest of the students.
In cooperation with the supervisor and other home living assistant plans, organized and supervises dormitory recreational activities for an assigned group of students. Is responsible for assuring full participation by all students. Activities cover such areas as music, formal and informal dancing, reading and indoor and outdoor games and sports.
Supervises student details in maintaining the dormitory in the clean, orderly, and safe condition. Instructs students in sewing, mending, washing, and ironing clothes, safety practices and first aid.
Administers first aid to students, observes any symptoms of serious illness and reports to supervisor and provides home nursing care to ill students upon standing orders of public health doctor or nurse.
Is responsible for checking on a periodic/scheduled basis in the dormitory and other student use of areas to ensure the proper behavior, safety, and welfare of the students at large and for supervising the students during fire drills.
Refer to BIE Job Category Standards for additional qualification requirements and substitutions for education. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the BIE Job Category Standard.
NOTE: Persons submitting incomplete applications will be given credit only for the information they provide. It is the applicant's responsibility to submit all required documentation in support of their application in order to receive full credit for their Indian Preference, education, training and/or experience. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED BY THIS OFFICE.
MUST be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Education and Experience required.
Education - High school diploma or GED is required.
Experience: Three (3) months of related experience is required.
Post-Secondary Education can be substituted for experience. Applicant MUST have 32 semester hours in related field to qualify without experience.
Related field or experience must provide or enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to supervise children (grades Kindergarten thru 12th grade) in a residential setting, to assist with daily activities (e.g. making beds, daily hygiene, housekeeping, etc.) to ensure safety and well-being of students, and to provide supplemental educational assistance (e.g. assist with homework, encouraging good manners, assisting with money handling, etc.)
•State Drive's License Required: The incumbent must possess a valid state driver's license which has been held for at least three years preceding placement in the position.
•Background Investigation Required: Incumbent must undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates and a review of driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service.
•Must obtain and Maintain First Aid and CPR certification from the American Red Cross for infant, youth, and adult.
•Must complete annual training requirements that may include but not limited to; Student Checkout Policy, Confidentiality, Medication Administration, Student Rights, Child Abuse Reporting and Protection Procedures, and Suicide Prevention.
In performing the duties and responsibilities of this position, the incumbent must be physically and emotionally fit to deal with students. Incumbent will be involved in long periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching, and lifting. Incumbent must also possess the ability to do light physical work.
There is normal standing, walking in classroom/activity room situations and similar movements around the dormitory or school. May be required to participate in outdoor and off-site activities.
SPECIAL REFERENCE:
The Investigative Process for Public Trust Positions: Background investigations for public trust positions are conducted to gather information to determine whether applicants are reliable, trustworthy, of good conduct and character, and loyal to the U.S. The information that provided on the Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions (SF-85P) and the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF 306) may be confirmed during the investigation. The investigation may extend beyond the time covered by this form, when necessary to resolve issues.
The applicant's current employer may be contacted as part of the investigation, although the applicant may have previously indicated on applications or other forms that the applicant did not want the current employer to be contacted. If the applicant has a security freeze on their consumer or credit report file, then the agency may not be able to complete the investigation, which can adversely affect the applicant's eligibility for a public trust position or the ability to obtain Federal or contract employment. To avoid such delays, the applicant must request that the consumer reporting agencies lift the freeze in these instances.
In addition to the questions on the SF-85P, inquiry also is made about the applicant's adherence to security requirements, the applicant honesty and integrity, falsification, misrepresentation, and any other behavior, activities, or associations that tend to demonstrate a person is not reliable, trustworthy, or loyal.
After a suitability /fitness determination is made, the applicant may also be subject to continuous vetting which may include periodic reinvestigations to ensure the employee is continuing suitability for employment.
Persons submitting incomplete applications will be given credit only for the information they provide. It is the applicant's responsibility to submit all required documentation in support of their application in order to receive full credit for their Indian Preference, education, training and/or experience. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED BY THIS OFFICE.
NOTE: To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
To apply for this position, submit a complete Application Package to include the following:
Applications and all accompanying documents must be received by 02/28/23 - 04:30 pm, Mountain (DST).
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Education, Mariano Lake Community School, P.O. Box 787 Crownpoint, New Mexico 87313
For VERIFICATION of our receipt of your application-resume, please contact: Olivia Penaloza Principal, 505-786-5265
Applications and all accompanying documents must be received by the closing date & time of the announcement.
Applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated solely on the information submitted by them in their applications.
Applications become part of the official record and will not be duplicated or returned.
This office accepts telefaxed applications.
Applications mailed using Government postage and/or envelopes are in violation of OPM and postal regulations and will NOT be considered.
This office does NOT accept applications via e-mail.
PLEASE NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents like military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for other than the applicant.