Location: Naval Base Kitsap Child & Youth Program
Pay Grade: NF-1701-04
Summary of Duties: The purpose of the Installation Child and Youth Program (CYP) Director is to provide oversight to all child and youth programs at an installation to facilitate the provision of safe, health, secure, and developmentally appropriate services for children and youth ages 6 weeks to 18 years. The incumbent is responsible for planning and executing the Installation CYP through the administration, operation and technical direction of any or all of the following programs as applicable to the installation: Child Development Centers (CDC), Child Development Homes (CDH), School Age Care (SAC) programs, Youth Programs (YP) and Resource and Referral (R&R) programs. A variety of services are provided for children 6 weeks to 18 years of age in accordance with demand and available funding, including full time child care programs, hourly care, evening and weekend care, emergency care, special needs care, respite care, parent education, resource and referral services, and extended staff development programs. The incumbent works with all of the installation Directors to ensure that the CYP functions as one unit through implementation of an organizational structure that promotes communication among programs and information and resource sharing. Major duties and responsibilities of the Installation CYP Director position include program operations/management, budgeting and financial management, personnel management, policies and procedures, and compliance.
Qualifications Required: A 4-year degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, Home Economics (early childhood emphasis) or related field of study 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 minimum of 1 year professional experience working with children OR a combination of education and experience (e.g. appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to completion of a 4-year course of study AND 3 years of full time experience working with children or youth.) In-depth knowledge of the principles and management of child and youth development programs. Knowledge to apply Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect. Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and purchasing as it pertains to a child and youth program. Knowledge of facility design, functional use, and maintenance concepts and other regulations relative to government military Child Development Center. Must possess strong supervisory and business skills and ability to provide positive personnel management. Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills to facilitate and organize a collaborative and cohesive installation. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and possess strong interpersonal communication skills necessary in a diverse workplace.
Conditions of Employment: 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 possess a valid state drivers license. 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 institution utilized as part of DOD’s Child and Youth Programs.
Other Information: Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to 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.
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