Duties

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 Hornes (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 childcare 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, among other tasks. These tasks are summarized below.

Program Operations/Management
Responsible for the administration, operation and technical direction of the CYP, which may include CDCs, CDHs, SAC programs, YPs, and a R&R program to facilitate the identification of childcare services and options for authorized patrons. Executes a child placement system for the installation, including a central enrollment registry and a single Central Waiting List (CWL) for ages birth to 12 for the entire CYP program and ensures spaces are fully utilized and ensures spaces are fully utilized. Coordinates with all installation Directors to ensure an installation Parent Participation Plan, including a Parent Information Board (PIB) that includes parents and representatives from CDC, CDH, SAC, and YP is implemented. Responsible for ensuring a CYP Inclusion Action Team meets as required. Ensures the coordination of CYP-wide events and activities. Responsible for coordinating the issuance of an installation wide fee letter. Ensures fluid communication among all CY programs on the installation. Serves as the liaison with the Regional CYP Manager on all CYP issues.

Budgeting and Financial Management
Compiles program statistical data for reports and data calls and keeps Command abreast of trends, policy changes, program deficiencies and needs for the installation CYP. 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 non-appropriated 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 actual program requirements. Supervisory responsibilities may include supervision of installation CYP Directors, CYP Training Specialists, and Training and Curriculum (T&C) Specialists, and School Liaison Officer (SLO). Responsible for ensuring the use of employees across the CYP, including the development and use of a singular staffing schedule when applicable to ensure efficient use of employees across the CY program. Ensures that the CYP Training Specialist(s) assigned to the installation are utilized across the CYP effectively in accordance with CYP Management Standards. Initiates a CYP-wide training program by ensuring that the CYP Training Specialists and T&C Specialists develop targeted, integrated training plans that account for the common and unique training needs of staff across the CYP.

Policies and Procedures
Ensures compliance with all Department of Navy (DoN), Department of Defense (DoD), State, Federal and local instructions, standards, regulations, policies and procedures as they apply to the total CYP. Coordinates with al l installation CYP Directors the development of single installation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), CYP Professional Handbook and a parent handbook for the CYP for efficient operation and management of facility and programs for use within the CYP.

Compliance
Coordinates and maintains documentation for Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) and Multi-Disciplinary Team Inspections and is responsible for timely corrective actions plans for all programs in the CYP.

Additional Responsibilities
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 regional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.
• Pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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  The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Résumé
  • Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)

  Note: When submitting transcripts for an Associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required. All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major). If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent. Altered transcripts will not be accepted.
  
  Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
  
  Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  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.

• How to Apply

  To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
  
  The complete application package must be submitted by 05/14/2023to receive consideration.
  
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  Agency contact information

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  Email

  ndwnafhr@us.navy.mil

  Address

  Naval Air Station Patuxent River
  47402 Buse Rd
  Bldg 467
  Patuxent River, MD 20670
  US

  Next steps

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