Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current NRSW NBVC Child & Youth Program Staff and Military Spouse Preference Only.

• Coordinates with the CYP Director in the development and supervision of a developmentally appropriate CUP program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children in the age categories served.
• Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of children in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Navy (DoN), and local policies and standards.
• Applies the appropriate child and youth development philosophy/principles and DoN policies based on patron need and program evaluation and assessment.
• Assists in the development, implementation and analysis of surveys and needs assessments of staff and patrons to ensure appropriate programming and hours of operation.
• Assists in the collection and maintenance of up-to-date statistical data for planning and reporting purposes in accordance with higher headquarters and statutory requirements, and for the purpose of maximizing spaces and ensuring that resources accommodate the needs of command personnel.
• Meets with the CYP Director regularly. Keeps the CYP Director informed of all unusual incidents.
• Oversees the collection, accurate accounting and reporting of funds received from patrons.
• Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and non-appropriated funds.
• Adheres to authorized methods of acquisition.
• Responsible for the supervision of employees and volunteers. Supervisory responsibilities may include supervision of CYP Leaders, Program Assistants, Cook(s), Food Service Worker, and Operation Clerk(s).
• Assists the CYP Director with the proper and timely initiation and implementation of personnel actions and supports the CYP Director in order to assure quality related to selection, assignments, training, promotions, disciplinary actions, and recognition of employees and volunteers.
• Supports and carries out all established EEO objectives and policies in matters of personnel management and communicates support of these policies.
• Responsible for the development of a staffing schedule in accordance with established ratios and group sizes and submits it to supervisor for approval.
• Assists in establishing local performance standards for employees and volunteers using established standards and requirements and assists the CYP Director with employee performance evaluations by providing input. Assists with the resolution of complaints related to personnel and makes recommendations to the CYP Director for corrective action as necessary.
• Works collaboratively with Training and Curriculum (T&C) Specialist to identify training needs of employees, provide or make provisions for training to accomplish those needs, and assess application of training.
• Assist with ensuring training is competency-based and tied to career progression. Encourages and facilitates the pursuit of continuing higher education, including the Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School Age (MSA) credential or college-level classes.
• Gives input into the development of CYP standard operating procedures(SOPs) as required for the efficient operation and management of facility and programs and implements these SOPs in the Annex.
• Assists with establishing ad implementing a combined Parent Involvement Board (PIB) that includes parents and representatives from the CDC, Child Development Home (CDH), (SAC), and Youth Program (YP) (as applicable at each installation).
• Gives input into the development of CYP employee and parent handbooks and assists with the distribution of these handbooks. Assists in ensuring that the person responsible for maintaining the Central Waiting List (CWL) is aware of vacancies within the CYP Annex program in order to ensure maximum utilization of spaces.
• Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children and adults. Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children when working with CY Program Assistants and leaders.\
• Interacts professionally with employees, parents, volunteers and local installation command personnel. Participates actively and positively in managing and resolving issues with parents, volunteers, and/or employees.
• Implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with health, fire, safety, facility, and program regulatory guidance and standards.
• Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs.
• Assists in obtaining and retaining DoD certification and national accreditation.
• Ensures compliance with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.

Qualifications

(1) A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Military School-Age (MSA) credential or equivalent AND 3 years of experience working with children and/or youth.

OR

(2) An Associates degree that includes or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position e.g. Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Secondary Education, Youth Recreation, etc. AND 2 years of experience working with children and/or youth.

OR

(3) A Bachelor degree or higher that includes or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject matter field appropriate to the position e.g. Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Secondary Education, Youth Recreation, etc. AND 1 year of experience working with children and/or youth.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. Resumes will be rated based on the information provided to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements.