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Fleet and Family Readiness is looking for the best and brightest to join our TEAM!!! The Navy team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms by enhancing the qualify of life for Sailors, their families, and others in the Navy Community. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training.
Child and Youth Programs (CYP) are responsible for providing safe, happy and nurturing care for children. Navy Child and Youth Programs provide high quality educational and recreational programs for children and youth. Teams of caring, knowledgeable professionals plan developmentally appropriate programs that are responsive to the unique needs, abilities, and interests of children. Our staff fosters a sense of independence, trust, and responsibility within each child through understanding and respectful interactions. Likewise, through positive relationships, our programs respect and support the ideals, cultures, and values of families in their task of nurturing children and youth. We are advocates for children, families, and the child and youth professionals within our programs and surrounding communities.
This position is located at Northwest Youth Center, Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR), Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Northwest Annex, Chesapeake, VA.
Learn more about this agency06/18/2018 to 06/23/2018
$24.24 - $31.52 per hour
$50,419.20 to $65,561.60 Per Year
NF 04
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - To other facilities.
NoN/A
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
Yes
VA-18-14437
502677600
Program Management
Applies professional knowledge of child and youth development to develop and supervise a developmentally appropriate SAC and YP.
Implements a developmentally appropriate program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children and youth in the age categories served.
Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of children in accordance with the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Navy (DoN), and local policies and standards.
Recommends modification of higher-level program goals and interprets and applies child and youth development philosophy/principles and DoN policies based on patron needs and program evaluation and assessment.
Ensures the development, implementation and analysis of surveys and needs assessments of staff and patrons to ensure appropriate programming and hours of operation.
Collects and maintains 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. This may include hours of operation, transportation to schools attended by eligible patrons, and programming needs of the military community.
Maintains liaison with local institutions and community organizations to stay abreast of trends and changes in the community and to provide additional opportunities for families, children, and youth to participant in programs not offered on the base or that complement base programs.
Interacts professionally with employees, parents, volunteers and local installation command personnel.
Participants actively and positively in managing and resolving issues with parents, volunteers and/or employees.
Budgeting and Financial Management
Develops integrated budget input, conducts written analysis of budget variances as necessary, and prepares justification for funding of program resource requirements and repairs or maintenance of facilities and equipment.
Oversees the collection, accurate accounting and reporting of funds received from patrons.
Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and nonappropriated funds.
Adheres to authorized methods of acquisition.
Personnel Management
Responsible for the supervision of employees and volunteers. The types and number of employees supervised by this position will vary based on the size of the program and actual program requirements. Supervisory responsibilities may include supervision of the Teen Coordinator, Sports Coordinator, Teen/Sports Coordinator, Assistant Director, Program Leaders, Program Assistants, Operations Clerk(s), and Custodian(s).
Ensures proper and timely initiation and implementation of all personnel actions and assures quality related to selection, assignment, 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 supervision and communicates support of these policies to subordinates.
Ensures all employees follow safety, health, nutrition, and risk management policies and procedures.
Oversees the development of a staffing schedule in accordance with established ratios and group sizes and coordinates use of employees who work across CY programs with other installation CYP Directors. Monitors schedule to ensure that program meets the required child to adult ratios and that over-staffing is avoided.
Establishes local performance standards for employees and volunteers using established standards and requirements and evaluates performance.
Provides clear guidance to employees and volunteers regarding compliance with standards and execution of management directives.
Receives and ensures resolution of complaints related to personnel and takes disciplinary action as necessary.
Works collaboratively with CYP Training Specialist(s) to identify training needs of employees, provide or make provisions for training to accomplish those needs, and assess application of training.
Ensures training is competency-based and tied to career progression. Encourages and facilitates the pursuit of continuing higher education, including the Military School-Age (MSA) credential or college-level classes.
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KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.
Knowledge of the principles of child and youth development,designing and managing an exceptionally complex program that includes, but is not limited to, safety, security, disease prevention, employee training, developmentally appropriate activities, parent involvement, and facility management.
Knowledge of Federal State laws governing the detection prevention of child abuse and/or neglect.
Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, purchasing as it pertains to a child youth program.
Skill in program planning, organizing, coordinating to devise carry out a variety of program components.
Skill in interpersonal communication and leadership to facilitate organize a collaborative cohesive installation CYP team.
Ability to identify respond properly to emergency situations, including evacuations, child and youth illness, physical emotional disorders.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
The supervisor defines the scope of responsibility and the objectives, priorities, and deadlines. The incumbent plans and carries out the successive steps, handles deviations from established procedures, and resolves problems that arise in accordance with instructions, policies, previous training, or accepted practices. completed work is usually evaluated for technical soundness, appropriateness to the needs of the program and its clientele, and conformity to policy and requirements. The methods used by the incumbent in arriving at the end results are not usually reviewed in detail.
Operational guidelines include, but ar not limited to, DODINST 6060.2, 6060.3, and 6060.4; OPNAVINST 1700.9 series; Military Child Care Act (MCCA); NAVMED P-5010; Standard Operating Procedures; accreditation criteria for COA; BCGA and 4-H standards; and other applicable instructions and regulations. Specific goals concerning the responsibilities for planning and coordinating management activities are not available and must be identified by the incumbent.
The incumbent must be able to interpret and adapt guidelines as needed to fit specific child and youth needs at any given time. When necessary, the incumbent recommends additions or amendments to guidelines as the result of evaluation of programs and the determination of specific needs.
Decisions require assessment of participants' interests and needs, funding sources, employee and volunteer support, and an understanding of financial and personnel management. Choosing a course of action often involves selecting from many alternatives, including identifying and recommending minor deviations from established practices.
The incumbent is responsible for planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate CYP through the administration, operation, and direction of a SAC and/or Youth Program. A variety of different types of services are provided, each requiring special planning and management skills. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that the CYP operates in compliance with the MCCA; DODINST 6060.2, 6060.3, and 6060.4; OPNAVINST 1700.9 series; COA; BCGA and 4-H standards; and any applicable Federal, State, and local instructions, standards, policies, and regulations.
The purpose of the work is to apply established practices and techniques to investigate and analyze a variety of frequently-encountered CYP problems, questions, or situations; initiates and coordinates inspections that comply with OPNAVINST 1700.9 series; researches and implements child and youth educational practices and procedures to ensure safe, developmentally appropriate programming; develops triennial assessment of comman annual customer survey regarding child care needs; develops criteria and methods for the evaluation of the effectiveness of child and youth programs and activities being provided; coordinates and maintains documentation of program inspections; implements corrective action plans.
In addition to contacts with patrons and their parents, contacts include base personnel, APF and NAF employees, supervisors, on and off installation support agencies, higher headquarters personnel, educational, social, and civic agencies, colleges and universities, and other military child development personnel either individually or in groups in structured settings.
The purpose of contacts is to promote, plan, implement, provide information, answer questions, solve problems, train, influence cooperative attitudes, and coordinate with military and civilian resources in order to maintain a successful CYP. The purpose of contacts with other groups or individuals is to promote the cooperation and collaboration of the groups or individuals or for arranging for supplies and services needed with vendors. The incumbent must skillfully promote the highest possible degree of program execution and cooperation through innovative program planning and presentation and through effective public relations methods and techniques.
The incumbent may be required to do considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, and/or be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds. The incumbent may be required to drive an automobile when visiting other CYP sites (to include driving a government vehicle while transporting children to and from activities). The majority of the work will be done in the youth facility; however, the incumbent will be required to participate in field trips. Field trips include a wide variety of activities such as amusement parks, hiking, and canoeing.
The work involves every day risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of a wide variety of child and youth activities, programs, and services such as exposure to disease or injuries from lifting children, youth, or supplies up to 40 pounds. Office areas are adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The incumbent may work an uncommon tour of duty to include evenings and weekends to accommodate the youth program schedule.
Position is subject to special inoculation and immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children. Employee is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which includes the influenza vaccine.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable disease.
Satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with PL 101-647 to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).
Must satisfactorily obtain or complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by federal, state, or National Accreditation institutions utilized as part of DOD's Child and Youth Programs.
Program Directors must meet the qualification requirements outlined in the OPM Group coverage Qualification Standards for Professional and Scientific Positions and the Individual Occupational Requirements for the General Education and Training Series (1701).
A 4-year degree in a field related to youth programs such as youth recreation, physical education, elementary education, secondary education, home economics with an emphasis in human development, youth development, psychology, or social work, or other degree appropriate to the position being filled AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth.
OR
A Master's degree in the related field of study AND a minimum of 1 year of professional experience working with children.
OR
A combination of education and experience (e.g., courses equivalent to a major (24 higher-level semester hours) in a field appropriate to the position (see above)) 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 described above AND 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth.
We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States.
Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.
The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to nsapplications@nhr-ma.com to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
This activity is a Drug-Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce. NOTE: Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.
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, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
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Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma), if applicable to position requirements.
If claiming Veteran’s Preference, a legible copy of DD-214 (page 4) as well as any other supporting documentation (disability, proof of service, SF-15, etc). is required.
If claiming Military Spouse Preference, a copy of sponsor's orders is required for NF-03 and below or equivalent.
If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) Priority consideration, submit a copy of the notice of separation.
If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
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.
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