Location: NAS Whidbey Island Child & Youth Programs

Pay Grade: NF-1702-03

Summary of Duties: The purpose of the Child Development Home (CDH) Monitor position is to oversee a caseload of up to 30 in-process and/or certified CDH providers and to ensure that there are safe, developmentally appropriate environments for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age in these homes. A variety of services are provided by CDH providers in accordance with demand and availability of funding, including full-time child development programs for infants, pre-toddlers, toddlers, preschool and school-age children as well as emergency, respite, hourly, infant and toddler, special needs, extended hours, and overnight care.  The duties and responsibilities of the CDH Monitor can be grouped into categories, including program support, training, and compliance, among other tasks.   The CDH Monitor provides initial assessments, ongoing monitoring, and periodic evaluations related to certification of CDH providers.  Conducts monthly home visits (to include one unannounced visit per month) to ensure CDH providers operate developmentally appropriate programs for children and youth in accordance with all Navy certification standards. Employee work schedule is M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm, working 1 night a month, possible evening /weekend as needed for additional training and home visits.

Qualifications Required: Incumbents must have one of the following: A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Military School- Age (MSA) or equivalent AND 3 years of experience where the incumbent displays knowledge of and competency in developmentally appropriate programming for children and youth.

OR

2-year degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, Home Economics (early childhood emphasis) or related field of study AND 2 years of full time experience working with children or youth.

OR

4-year degree in the above fields of study AND a minimum of 1 year of experience working with children or youth.  A minimum of a two-year degree is preferred.

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: Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing. Must possess a valid driver’s license due to local travel and site visits.  Satisfactorily complete a formal background check and maintain security suitability requirements.  Must satisfactorily obtain or complete required training certificates and maintain credentials required by federal, state or National Accreditation institutions.

How to Apply: Interested applicants may apply online at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/526481300 or www.navylifepnw.com.

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