Summary
The purpose of the Child and Youth Program (CYP) Direct Care Supervisor position is to assist the facility Director in providing routine supervisory oversight, support and instruction for CYP Direct Care Professionals in Child Development Centers (CDC) and School Age Care (SAC) Programs. The CYP Direct Care Supervisor provides oversight and accountability of assigned staff during all hours of program operation.
This job is open to
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WHO MAY APPLY: Applicants with SOFA Sponsorship ONLY. This includes applicants with current Military Spouse Preference, Family member preference and current CNIC employees within the local commuting area.
Duties
- Directs work to be accomplished by staff.
- Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities.
- Conducts annual performance reviews of staff.
- Participates in section staffing decisions.
- Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions.
- Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate, corrective action(s) as necessary.
- Supports Commander, Navy Installations Command's (CNIC) Equal Employment. Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; and ensures equitable treatment of all staff.
- Supervises an assigned team of direct care professionals and volunteers.
- Initiates and implements personnel actions and supports the CYP Director in order to assure quality related to selection, assignments, training, promotions, disciplinary actions, and recognition of employees and volunteers.
- Supports and carries out all established Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) objectives and policies in matters of personnel management and communicates support of these policies.
- Establishes local performance standards for employees and volunteers using established standards and requirements and rates employees' performance.
- Coordinates with Training and Curriculum Specialists and confirms intended learning outcomes are applied and reassessed as applicable to refine individual competency and promote mastery of new skill(s).
- Resolves complaints related to personnel concerns and makes recommendations to the Director for corrective action as necessary.
- Encourages and facilitates the pursuit of continuing higher education, including the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Military School-Age (MSA) credential or college level classes.
- Develops the staffing schedule to ensure staff: child ratio compliance, supervision of children and youth, planning/training time is integrated, and overall classroom/activity area support occurs. Considers and approves leave and accommodation requests. Posts and submits schedule to supervisor for awareness.
- Ensures program schedule is followed, makes adjustments based upon emergent needs, confirms that staff are clear on assignments and documents program schedule updates.
- Communicates classroom changes to the operations clerk to ensure updates of billing, utilization, recordkeeping, and accountability are properly planned for and carried out.
- Validates assigned classroom opening and closing procedures for area of responsibility are completed and assumes responsibility of facility opening and closing procedures when directed or serving as manager on duty.
- Ensures programming supplies and materials are adequate, well maintained, and available for utilization according to lesson and activity plans.
- Apprises Director of programming and staffing needs on a routine basis to ensure optimal classroom management and staffing levels during program operations.
- Assists with development, implementation and analysis of surveys and needs assessment of staff and patrons to ensure appropriate programming.
- Ensures the implementation of a developmentally appropriate SAC and/or CDC program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children and youth in the age categories served. Coordinates and supervises field trips.
- Provides frequent physical check of assigned classrooms/activity areas to ensure supervision and accountability measures are implemented and ensures professionals functioning in single ratio are supported as needed.
- Conducts quality assurance checks on classroom/activity records to include lesson plans, after action plans, medication and allergy documentation, classroom inspection checklists, temperature logs, child portfolios, inclusion and behavior support plans, accident/incident reports, child attendance and accountability reports, as well as any locally required documentation.
- Ensures specialized programs for children and youth with special needs are implemented within current policy.
- Ensures CYP staff follow all physician-prescribed medications and individualized care instructions, such as feeding procedures, medication administration, assistive devices, and other needs for special care and attention.
- Ensures CYP Staff are trained and adhere to special instructions provided by parents such as medication administration, acute health related conditions, behavior management, and dietary restrictions. Guides and supports CYP Direct Care Staff with responding and administering medication, as required. May provide support in the administration of medication as needed.
- Ensures written observations, detailed notes, knowledge of targeted and individualized behavior strategies to inform behavior support plans, are implemented and provides recommendations to the inclusion action team.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or national.
- Must be 18 years old or older.
- Pass all applicable records and background checks.
- Undergo pre-employment and random drug testing. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, is a basis for removal from this position.
- Pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
- Employment contingent upon proof of education if not provided at time of application.
- 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.
- The incumbent may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty, including evening and weekend work.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. driver’s license.
Qualifications
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
A qualified candidate possesses the following:
- Knowledge of regulations, policies, and standards applicable to the CYP.
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programming designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years of age.
- Knowledge of child and youth development principles, practices, and techniques.
- Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing the detection, prevention, and reporting of child abuse and/or neglect.
- Knowledge of leading a team and understanding motivation and learning styles of individuals and groups in a CYP environment.
- Skill in program planning, organizing, and employee scheduling.
- Skill to provide leadership, mentoring, coaching to develop and lead teams in collaborative environments.
- Skills to conduct informal and formal assessments of children to inform decisions about the children, to improve teaching practices and activity planning, and to drive program improvement.
- Skill to conduct and document observations of CYP direct care staff to determine progression and provide feedback and follow up.
- Ability to support and consistently reinforce developmental training of CYP direct care staff, providing ongoing guidance on the range of principles, practices, and techniques to ensure safe, healthy, and appropriate classroom/activity area operations, including recognition and identification of childhood illnesses and child abuse, etc.
- Ability to conduct and review program evaluations of classroom and activity areas, identifying areas that need improvement, and establishing and implementing corrective action plans to address deficiencies.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing in order to communicate with CYP team and customers, prepare reports and plans, and document observations. Possesses strong interpersonal skills with children, youth, and adults.
- Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional needs.
- Ability to maintain records and reports.
- Ability to safeguard and account for monies and equipment.
- Ability to supervise others.
Education
- When education is a basic requirement for the position, or when substituting education for experience, applicants MUST submit a copy of high school transcripts, college transcript, or a list of courses, which includes grades earned, completion dates, and quarter, and/or semester hours earned as part of your application package.
- Foreign education must include evidence that it is comparable to education received at accredited educational institutions in the United States.
- 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.
- All substitutions of education for experience will be made in accordance with OPM approved qualification standards.
- To receive consideration for a non-related degree or eligibility based on a combination of education AND experience, a college transcript is required.
- All transcripts MUST show student's name and the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study.
- *If your degree has not been awarded/conferred, you must provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent along with transcript(s).
- Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience.
- For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be screened for the following minimum qualifications:
- A 4 year degree in Youth Development, Child Development, or related field, which can include Recreation, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development or other degrees as appropriate AND 2 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth.
OR
- Two years of specialized experience teaching children or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position to be filled.
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, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Required Documents
The following documents are required at the time of application:
- Resume
- If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
- If claiming Family Member Preference: provide a copy of PCS orders and Family Entry Approval (Military) or Sponsor's Letter of Employment (Civilian)
- 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.)
- If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50
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 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/16/2024 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12406595
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
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. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.
Next steps
- Please ensure that your resume and supporting documents contains all the information requested in the vacancy announcement. If your resume and supporting documents do not provide all the information requested on this form and in the job vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for the job.
- First consideration will be given to the applicants that applied within first cut off date May 09, 2024 (JST).
- All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement cut-off date.
- Please note that if you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.
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