Duties
Program Operations/Management
Ensures the overall successful administration and operation of the CDH for the region.
Responsible for technical assistance and program oversight to ensure quality of CDH programs and services within the region.
Takes action to encourage providers to obtain and retain National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) accreditation.
Ensures implementation of developmentally appropriate programs and curriculum based on NAFCC.
Ensures the development and implementation of a comprehensive training program for CDH providers to ensure the operation of developmentally appropriate programs
Ensures the implementation of a comprehensive child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention program.
Establishes and implements policies pertaining to the admittance of children with special needs to CDH, including handicapped children and children with chronic illness.
Ensures the development, implementation, and analysis of surveys and needs assessments of providers and patrons to ensure appropriate programming and hours of operation.
Continually oversees and evaluates the CDH system.
Collects and maintains up-to-date statistical data for planning and reporting purposes in accordance with higher headquarters and statutory requirements.
Maintains liaison with local institutions and community organizations to stay abreast of trends and changes in the community.
Maintains liaison and communications with installation personnel, regional headquarters, Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC) and echelons of higher authority.
Establishes and participates on the Quality Review Board (QRB). Ensure that providers are approved.
Budgeting and Financial Management
Implements region-wide policies and procedures regarding fees, CDH subsidies, CDH incentives, and contracts with parents.
Responsible for gathering market rate data across the region annually in order to establish subsidy caps appropriate for the area.
Ensures that CDH incentives are implemented and utilized to recruit and retain providers.
Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and nonappropriated funds.
Adheres to authorized methods of acquisition.
Personnel Management
Exercises direct supervision over CDH Monitors across the region.
Ensures proper and timely initiation and implementation of all CDH personnel actions.
Evaluates personnel performance, recommends appropriate personnel actions, and initiates disciplinary action as necessary.
Supports and carries out all established EEO objectives and policies in matters of personnel management and supervision
Coordinates suspected child abuse reports in accordance with established policies.
Works collaboratively with the Training Specialist to identify training needs of employees and providers, provide or make provisions for training to accomplish those needs, and assess application of training.
Ensures training is competency-based and tied to career progression. Encourages and facilitates the employee and provider's pursuit of continuing higher education.
Program Operations
Formulates and monitors the consistent application of policies concerning the administration and management of the Regional CDH.
Coordinates the development of Region-wide CDH standard operating procedures (SOPs) as required for the efficient operation and management of facility and programs.
Coordinates the development of Region-wide CYP employee, provider and parent handbooks. Supports the development and involvement of CDH parents and representatives in the combined Parent Involvement Board (PIB) across the region.
Initiates, coordinates, and administers all changes and revisions to the Regional CDH instructions and policy directives and provides interpretation of existing policies and provisions of directives.
Continuously evaluates management procedures and programs by analysis of financial plans and projections of the various services and activities, analysis of inspection reports and by auditing accounting inspections/visits
Performs public relations duties to promote and support the CDH program and implements an aggressive marketing plan to address installation child care demand.
Works with CDH Monitors across the region as well as the Regional Resource and Referral Director to ensure that available program spaces are fully utilized and vacancies are filled quickly.
Compliance
Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and CDH providers, and the safety of children.
Ensures compliance with, and is assessed by adherence to the standards and criteria developed by the DoN, DoD, and the MCCA.
Oversees action to implement recommendations or correct deficiencies resulting from inspections or accreditation visits.
Additional Responsibilities
Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services
A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.
Required Documents
The following documents are required at the time of application:
- Resume
- Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) if claiming education consideration
- 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 Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
- 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
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). 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.
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 01/03/2025 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/12653803
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.
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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
usn.ncr.cnicwashingtondc.mbx.naf-hrinquiries@us.navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.
Next steps
Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
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