Child and Youth Program Direct Care Supervisor Job in Naval Air Station Key West, FL

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Major duties and responsibilities of the CYP DCS are organized by category. Duties include but are not limited to:

Supervisory Duties (25% of incumbent's time)

• 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.

• 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.
• Resolves complaints related to personnel concerns and makes recommendations to the Director for corrective action as necessary.

• 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.
• Ensures program schedule is followed, makes adjustments based upon emergent needs, confirms that staff are clear on assignments and documents program schedule updates.
• 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.

• 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.
• Conducts quality assurance checks on classroom/activity.
• 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 facility, program, and activity security through impromptu and routine safety checks to include classroom playground access/egress points, as well as scrutiny of indoor/outdoor inspections. Submits repair requests for assigned classrooms/activity areas and ensures temporary mitigations when necessary.
• Ensures assigned areas are clean (if applicable sanitized), clear of clutter, and well maintained. Reports lapses in cleaning contract to Director or Assistant Director for action.

• Initiates conversations and engages professionally with parents, other CYP Professionals, local installation personnel, school representatives, and program partner organizations (i.e., Kids Included Together (KIT)), as needed.
• Collaborates with other CYP Direct Care Supervisors ensuring a comprehensive and cohesive overall program.
• Participates actively and positively in addressing and resolving concerns with parents, volunteers, and/or employees.
• Conducts parent orientations and ensures required frequency of parent interactions occur and participates in parent conferences as needed or upon request.
• Assists with establishing and implementing combined Parent Involvement Board (PIB) that includes parents and representatives from the CDC, Family Child Care (FCC), School Age Care (SAC), Youth Programs (as applicable to each installation), as well as Child and Youth Education Services (CYES).

• Interprets and applies child and youth development philosophy/principles and Department of Navy (DON) policies based on patron needs and program evaluation and assessment.
• Assists in obtaining and retaining DoD certification and accreditation.
• Reviews, ensures clarity of, completes, and submits accident/incident report documentation, as required.
• Responsible for safe-keeping child records and providing regular updates to the T&C and CYP management.
• Ensures compliance with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
• 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.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check.
• 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.
• Satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with PL 101-647 to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).
• 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.
• Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.
• This position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position.
• Position is subject to special inoculation and immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children.
• In accordance with DoDI 6060.2, must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• The incumbent is required to do considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping, standing, and lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be able to work a split work schedule. School year the work schedule is M,T,TH,F 0600-1000, with a break, resuming at 1400-1800, and W 0900 - 1800. During school camps, summer breaks, and non-work school days the schedule is 0900-1800.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

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 01/02/2025 to receive consideration.

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The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of 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. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to nsapplications@nhr-ma.com to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Next steps

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