Job description

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Position: Protestant Religious Education Coordinator
Job Types: -time, Contract
Location: (McGuire bldg 2503, Dix bldg. 5240, and North bldg. 3827) on Joint Base McGuire- Dix-Lakehurst.
Schedule: 18 h/ week

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

1.1.1 The contractor shall perform as a Protestant Religious Education (RE) Coordinator (PREC) to provide a comprehensive Protestant Religious Education (PRE) program support for the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Protestant congregation in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Air Force Chaplain Corps (AFI 52-101) and approval by the Protestant RE Chaplain. Serve as the focal point, advisor, and coordinator for PRE services in accordance with the description/duties identified herein. Anticipate 100 children and 50 volunteers.

1.2 SPECIFIC TASKS

1.2.1 Contractor shall be required to maintain office hours to perform specific requirements of this PWS to include weekends, evenings and some holidays for special programs. Historically, contractors have maintained approximately 18 office hours per week and an approximately 120 hours per month for special/seasonal programs.

1.2.1 Plan, direct and implement the various programs, i.e. vacation bible school, annual children's Christmas programs, annual Protestant RE program kickoff celebration, and the advent and Lenten educational outreach programs. Contractor will coordinate these programs with the Protestant RE chaplain and other activities at least six months prior to program date and adhere to the required program schedules.

1.2.2 Establish and maintain an RE resource program with a broad and orderly assortment of visual aids, object lessons, multi-media support, and general teaching aids to enhance religious education effectiveness in all areas at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Chapel.

1.2.3 Research and select Protestant RE curriculum/material. Protestant RE Chaplain approval shall be received a minimum of 30 days prior to program start date. Coordinate facility, administrative and audiovisual support requirements for all RE volunteers.

1.2.4 Provide administrative support, to include purchase requests, curriculum coordination, teacher training, facility reservation, assistance for all Children Church's and Adult Bible Studies. Train teachers, substitutes, and volunteers; provide workshops as required.

1.2.4.1 All teachers must be 18 years of age or older, complete and receive a favorable background check investigation as listed in para 1.2.13, have formal or informal experience/education with children, be willing to fulfill leadership and support roles in classrooms, assist with teaching and equipping children and teenagers with age appropriate Christian bible lessons. Inform RE Coordinator of any concerns, resource needs, and provide a weekly attendance report.

1.2.4.2 Contractor must ensure volunteers and teachers are familiar with the facility resources and religious education policies. Teachers will be provided all needed materials for their training/programs/sessions in sufficient time to be ready. It is requested that teachers arrive in sufficient time prior to training/program/sessions to ensure the facility is prepared and returned back to its original condition after use.

1.2.4.3 Publish a yearly RE Teacher's Handbook, RE Participant's Handbook and Calendar of event.

1.2.4 Maintain an adult/student ratio in accordance with local guidance as established by the Joint Base Senior Chaplain. For pre-toddler, 12 months old to 24 months old, have no more than five children per adult. For preschoolers, three years old to five years old, have no more than 12 children per adult.

1.2.9 Participate in the preparation of MAJCOM and Wing directed inspections and briefings. Implement policies pertinent to the RE program in conjunction with the Protestant RE Chaplain.

1.2.9.1 Contractor shall project a professional demeanor at all times.

1.2.10 Communication skills, both orally and writing are clear and concise with all. Communicate with parents/sponsors concerning student absences or disciplinary problems in a timely manner. Consult with the Protestant RE Chaplain about any and all disciplinary problems. If the disciplinary problem remains unresolved, the RE Coordinator and the Protestant RE Chaplain will elevate the matter to the Joint Base Senior Chaplain and Superintendent. Contractor will make every effort to solve matters at the lowest level.

1.2.11 Participate in chapel decorating/un-decorating and other clean-up/workdays if they do not conflict with an established RE program

1.2.12 Contractor will participate in the planning process for the following year's schedule, budget, and activities Specific timelines are identified in Parish Manual, JB MDL Chapel OI 52-2, and the PAC processes.

1.2.13 Ensure all volunteers working with youth below 18 years of age receive the required background check as described in DoDI 1402.5 and local operating procedures at the government's expense Background check requirements shall be completed prior to any and all volunteer participation. Maintain/monitor volunteer background checklists, to include background check requirements, paperwork, and expiration dates.

1.2.14 Must be proficient in the use of computers and the Microsoft Office Suite application.

1.2.15 Must be able to work within the pluralistic environment of the Chaplain Corps and effectively communicate with a variety of age groups ranging anywhere from infants to adults.

2.1 QUALIFICATION/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

2.1.1 The contractor must meet/exceed the following qualifications:

2.1.1.1 Minimum of 3 years documented experience in Christian Religious studies or teaching. coordinating or directing a religious education (RE) program in a chapel/church setting. Bachelor's Degree in Theology preferred but not required.

2.1.1.4 Must submit two letters of reference supporting experience with RE programs.

SERVICES DELIVERY SUMMARY (SDS). The service requirements are summarized into performance outcomes that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance thresholds describe the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement.

3.1 ESTIMATED WORKLOAD

3.1.1 Contractor will not perform the tasks of, receptionist duties, tasking(s) received from anyone other than the Protestant RE chaplain or his/her designee. This includes tasking from other Joint Base mission partners not coordinated through the designated Protestant RE chaplain. Fill out forms for other contractors or volunteers. May assist in filling out purchase requests electronically for volunteers without access to government computer system.

4.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1.1 non-personal services and/or inherently governmental services.

4.1.1.1 The Government will neither supervise contractor employees nor control the method by which the contractor performs the required tasks. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services. If the contractor feels that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor's responsibility to notify the PCO immediately. These services shall not be used to perform work of a policy/decision making or management nature of personal services or give the perception of personal services. If the contractor feels that any actions constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the contractor's responsibility to notify the PCO immediately. These services shall not be used to perform work of a policy/decision making or management nature, (eg, inherently governmental functions). All decisions relative to programs supported by the contractor shall be the sole responsibility of the Government.

5.1 GOVERNMENT PROVIDED FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES

5.1.1 Requirement for supplies will be submitted in writing to the designated Protestant RE Chaplain in accordance with local operating procedures.

5.1.2 Government-owned equipment will not be tampered with or removed from government facilities prior to the approval of the Joint Base Senior Chaplain and Chapel Superintendent. If approved by the Joint Base Senior Chaplain, equipment moved from Chapel facilities will be signed out with an AF IMT 1297 by the Chapel Superintendent or facility manager.

5.1.3 The government provides office furniture, equipment, expendable office supplies and other items deemed necessary to perform services described in this PWS. Equipment may be shared with other contractors or chapel staff as necessary. The contractor supplies preferred supplies, along with personal transportation.

6.1 PERFORMANCE LOCATIONS

6.1.1 Protestant Religious Education Coordinator shall provide services at the following chapels (McGuire bldg 2503, Dix bldg. 5240, and North bldg. 3827) on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

7.1 CORE DUTY HOURS

7.1.1 Contractor historically work in the office a minimum of 18 regularly scheduled office hours per week. Office hours are usually during normal duty hours (0730-1630 Monday through Friday) on at least three different weekdays. Office hours include coordination, meetings, consultation, and program planning

7.1.1.1 In addition to office hours, a minimum of six regularly scheduled program hours per week. Program hours consist of regularly scheduled Religious Education programs, Children's Church programs, special events (ex: VBS, Fall Kick-off, etc.), seasonal programs (ex: Harvest Festival, Christmas Plays, etc.).

7.1.1.2 Must be available to work weekends and evenings for special programs. May be required to provide services on some Federal Holidays in conjunction with religious observances. Shall develop and post a schedule of consistent office/program hours in coordination with and approval of the Protestant RE Chaplain

7.1.2 The following Federal Legal Holidays are observed by this base and may require contractor to work regardless of holiday, New Year's Day 1 January, Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January. Presidents Day Third Monday in February, Memorial Day Last Monday in May, Independence Day 4 July, Labor Day First Monday in September, Columbus Day Second Monday in October, Veterans Day 11 November. Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November and Christmas Day 25 December.

MEDICAL STATEMENT

MEDICAL STATEMENT FOR CONTRACTS

Health Care: The medical treatment facility will provide urgent healthcare to contract employees (a contract employee is not a government employee but is a contractor or an employee of a contractor) for injuries occurring while on duty. Urgent healthcare is defined as medical care authorized to the extent necessary to save life or limb and prevent undue pain and suffering. The contract employee will be transferred to a civilian medical facility as soon as the contract employee is stabilized.

The cost of such treatment will be paid for, in full, within a reasonable period of time, by the contract employee and will not be borne by the 87th Medical Group, the United States Air Force or the Government. An AF Form 1127, Hospital Invoice/Receipt/Accounts Receivable Record, will be prepared to ensure collection and/or billing of charges. If a contract employee cannot pay for the treatment at the time of discharge, a statement of charges and a letter of indebtedness will be completed and billed to the contract employee for medical services rendered. An Accounts Receivable Record will be established for each contract employee who receives medical care and is unable to pay at the time of discharge. Follow-up on Accounts Receivable will be completed in accordance with AFMAN 41-120, Medical Resource Management Operations. After an Accounts Receivable Record is established and billing for outpatient medical services has occurred, the SF 558, Medical Record - Emergency Care and Treatment, will be annotated with the date of billing and the voucher number. It will then be forwarded to Outpatient Records in order to be filed in a temporary folder

The contract employee shall ensure that he/she provides timely notice to his/her medical insurance company and that if the insurance company is to make payment, the insurance company has adequate information and documentation to make payment. A contract employee treated for injuries caused during a natural disaster is not charged for outpatient care.

END OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Trenton, NJ 08641: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Typing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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