Navy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) ยท 23 hours ago
Installation Child & Youth Program Director
Annapolis, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expNavy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) is seeking an Installation Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Director to oversee all child and youth programs at the installation. The role involves planning, executing, and managing various child and youth services, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supervising staff to provide safe and developmentally appropriate services for children and youth ages 6 weeks to 18 years.
Military
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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 child care 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 special needs Inclusion Action Team (IAT) 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
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 nonappropriated funds
Adheres to authorized methods of acquisition
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
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 all 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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
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
Must be able to satisfactorily complete all additional Child Care checks in accordance with PL 101-647 and DoDI 1402.05
Knowledge of the principles of child and youth development and in designing and managing exceptionally complex programs that includes, but are not limited to safety, security, disease prevention, employee training, developmentally appropriate activities, parent involvement, and facility management
Knowledge of and skill in applying both Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect. Possess necessary skills in program planning, organizing and coordinating to devise and carry out a variety of program components
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; DoN, local and state child and youth regulations and procedures; and other regulations and instructions pertaining to military childcare
Knowledge and support of the Navy's EEO program policies, goals and objectives
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 CYP team
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English and possess strong interpersonal communication skills
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
A 4- year degree in a filed 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
A Master's degree in the related field of study AND minimum of 1 year professional experience working with children
A combination of education and experience (e.g. Courses equivalent to a major in a filed (24 higher level semester hours) 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
Company
Navy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)
OUR VISION Deliver dynamic, innovative, and integrated programs and services that inspire Sailors and Navy families to thrive throughout their military life cycle.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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