DIRECT CARE SUPERVISOR Job in Sigonella Sicily, Italy

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

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

• Military spouses

• Family of overseas employees

  Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.

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.
• Establishes local performance standards for employees and volunteers using established standards and requirements and rates employees' performance.
• Develops the staffing schedule
• Validates assigned classroom opening and closing procedures for area of responsibility are completed
• 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.
• Conducts quality assurance checks on classroom/activity records
• Ensures specialized programs for children and youth with special needs are implemented within current policy.
• Ensures CYP Staff are trained and adhere to special instructions provided by parents.
• Assists with development, implementation and analysis of surveys and needs assessment of staff and patrons to ensure appropriate programming.

• 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.

• 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 facility, program, and activity security through impromptu and routine safety checks.

• Initiates conversations and engages professionally with parents, other CYP Professionals, local installation personnel, school representatives, and program partner organizations.
• Interacts routinely with CYP Program Assistant team members, parents, school personnel, contractors, volunteers, and installation leadership.
• Interprets and applies child and youth development philosophy/principles and Department of Navy (DON) policies based on patron needs and program evaluation and assessment.
• Implements standard operating procedures, policies and procedures
• Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to Department of Defense (DoD) CYP programs and notifies supervisor of compliance concerns.
• Works collaboratively with other CYP Leaders, parents, T&C's
• 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.

• Ensures written observations, detailed notes, knowledge of targeted and individualized behavior strategies
• Ensures resources are established to support staff with implementation of lnclusion Support Plans.

• Assists in obtaining and retaining DoD certification and accreditation.
• Oversees development and delivery of core programs and activities outlined in operational and programming instructions, standards, and guidance.
• 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 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.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

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 11/07/2024 to receive consideration.

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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.

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