Mandated Reporter Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

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• Certificate in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation is required.
• Must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• The incumbent serves as a mandated reporter as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.
• The incumbent serves as a mandated reporter as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.
• At a minimum, meet qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management for the 1701occupational series.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Functionwhich must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of allfunctions

QUALIFICATIONS:
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1701, General Education and Training series.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: A Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:Courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
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In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below professional knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques and methodology of education and training of child and youth growth development to provide overside and direct involvement in Child Development Center or School Age Care Program, which maintains and improves the physical, social, and mental wellbeing of young children and youth; knowledge of learning and recreational activities and services, of participant's interests and needs, and the methods and management policies, practices, and procedures of the programs operations. Note: Resume must show supporting details.
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EDUCATION: Successful completion of a bachelor's degree: my education included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position to be filled. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of professional child and/ or youth development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical,
   intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at a variety of ages, with a variety of needs, and in a variety of
   settings.
2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws governing the detection, prevention, and reporting of child abuse and/or
   neglect.
4. Skill in educating, counseling, and advising child care providers and parents; assessing training and children's
   developmental needs; and evaluating qualifications and suitability of child care providers.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to adapt planned activities for children's individual skills.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.Employment Type: OTHER