Duties
The duties and responsibilities of the FCC Monitor can be grouped into categories, including program support, training, and compliance, among other tasks. These tasks are summarized below.
Program Support
- The FCC Monitor provides initial assessments, ongoing monitoring, and periodic evaluations related to certification of FCC providers
- Conducts monthly home visits (to include one unannounced visit per month) to ensure FCC providers operate developmentally appropriate programs for children and youth in accordance with all Navy certification standards.
- Assists the provider in assessing the development of children and youth direct observation at each home, using professional knowledge and skills and installation resources to provide appropriate services.
- Provides guidance and support for implementation of the developmentally appropriate practices endorsed by National Family Child Care Association (NAFCC).
- Supports and encourages providers to achieve NAFCC accreditation.
- Ensures that activities promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children in a variety of age categories (e.g., infant, pre-toddler, toddler, preschool and school age) and specific to the home type (e.g., multi-age, infant, school age, extended hours, mildly ill, special needs, and child development group homes).
- Provides guidance to FCC providers in establishing daily routines, parental involvement and communication, maintenance of records and maintaining a safe, healthy environment.
- Maintains accurate records and files on each provider and submits timely reports. Ensures all training and certification requirements are documented.
- Reviews menus of all FCC providers as part of the monthly monitoring visit, completes feedback reports, and reviews and distributes all USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) correspondence.
- Recommends age-appropriate equipment, toys, and materials for use in FCC lending library to FCC Director and coordinates use of materials by FCC providers.
- Investigates complaints and when necessary refers any complaints to the FCC Director for investigation and assists with follow up.
- Ensures FCC provider food preparation and service procedures support developmental programming philosophy.
- Assists FCC Director in implementing and utilizing incentives to recruit and retain providers.
- Assists the FCC Director with public relations duties to promote and support the FCC program and implement an aggressive marketing plan to address installation childcare demand.
- Assists the FCC Director with duties related to liaising with the Quality Review Board (QRB) on matters pertaining to FCC certifications and suspensions.
- Assists FCC Director in implementing policies and procedures regarding fees, FCC subsidies, FCC incentives, and contracts with parents.
Training
- Assists the FCC Director with orientation and ongoing training using the Department of Navy (DoN) and community resources. Works collaboratively with other CYP Professionals to coordinate and deliver training and outreach services to FCC providers.
- Serves as an educational advisor and resource person to each FCC provider.
- Encourages and facilitates the pursuit of continuing higher education, including the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or college-level classes.
- Assists FCC providers to maintain an active program of parental involvement, to include a Parent Information Board (PIB), parent education opportunities, and activities that provide parents with opportunities to participate.
- Assists with the completion of Navy modules and provides "on the spot" training and role modeling of child development techniques during home visits on an on-going basis.
Compliance
- Ensures compliance with and is assessed by adherence to the standards and criteria developed by the NAFCC, DoN, DoD, and the Military Child Care Act (MCCA).
- Ensures compliance with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Ensures food service operations provide nutritionally balanced meals and snacks in accordance with USDA guidelines.
Additional Responsibilities
- 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 duties as assigned.
A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- 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 successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
- 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.
- 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.
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:
- A combination of specialized experience working with children or youth and appropriate education
- Knowledge and understanding of the FCC component of the DoN CYP and its role as a viable childcare option for children of military members and DoD civilians.
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children.
- Knowledge in applying policies and regulations to ensure valid certification of FCC homes and maintenance of a safe, healthy environment for children.
- Knowledge of USDA CACFP or child nutrition to ensure that well balanced, nutritional meals and snacks are prepared.
- Skills to apply Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect.
- Skill working with military families and an understanding of military lifestyles is preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
Education
A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Military School Age (MSA) or equivalent AND 3 years of experience where the incumbent displays knowledge of and competency in developmentally appropriate programming for children and youth.
OR
2-year degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, Home Economics (early childhood emphasis) or related field of study AND 2 years of full time experience working with children or youth.
OR
4-year degree in the above fields of study AND a minimum of 1 year of experience working with children or youth. Note: A minimum of a two-year degree is preferred
Note: A copy of your H.S. diploma, GED, or college transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) MUST be submitted when applying.
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 08/01/2025 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.
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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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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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