Child and Youth Program Asst Director

Responsibilities

** Must submit proof of education to be considered for this position.  Review the Qualifications and Core Competencies section in this announcement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major duties and responsibilities of the CYP Assistant Director include program management, budgeting

and financial management, personnel management, program operations, interactions and relationships, and compliance. These tasks are summarized below.

Program Management

Assists with the development and supervision 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.

Assists in providing program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of

children in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Navy (DoN), and local policies and standards.  Assists interpreting and applying child and youth development philosophy/principles and DoN policies based on patron needs and program evaluation and assessment.

Budgeting and Financial Management

Assists in overseeing the collection, accurate accounting and reporting of funds received from patrons. Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and non-appropriated funds. Adheres to authorized methods of acquisition.

Personnel Management

Supervises a staff of three or more typically comprised of:

− Program Assistants – CY-1702-I/II; GS -1702-02/03/04/05

− Food Service Worker NA/WG-3566-02

− Operations Clerk NF-0303-01/GS-0303-02

At CDC Director direction, the incumbent:

− 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 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.

Program Operations

Gives input into the development of CYP standard operating procedures (SOPs) as required for the efficient operation and management of facility and programs. Assists with implementation of these SOPs.  Assists with establishing and implementing combined Parent Involvement Board (PIB) that includes parents and representatives from the CDC, Child Development Home (CDH), SAC, and Youth Program (as applicable to each installation).

Interactions and Relationships

Assists in establishing a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth and adults. Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children and youth when working with CY Program Assistants and Leaders.  Interacts professionally with employees, parents, volunteers and local installation command personnel.

Compliance

Assists with implementation and support of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with health, fire, safety, facility, and program regulatory guidance and standards.  Assists in ensuring compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CYP programs.  Assists in obtaining and retaining DoD certification and accreditation.

Additional Responsibilities

In the absence of the Director, incumbent may assume responsibilities and perform duties and requirements of the position under supervision of CYP Director with Oversight.  If the CYP has less than 10 CD Homes the CYP Assistant Director may also assume the duties of the CDH Director.  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.

Travel Required
Not required

Supervisory status
Yes

Requirements
Conditions of Employment

Ability to satisfactorily complete background investigation - National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI), upon hiring and renew every 5 years.

Condition of Employment:

Position is subject to special inoculation and immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children.  Employee is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which includes the influenza vaccine. 

Test Designated Position:  In accordance with the Department of the Navy Test Designated Position listing issued 7 October 2003 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. Marijuana is a Schedule 1 drug under the Controlled Substances act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.

Qualifications
Qualifications and Core Competencies:

In accordance with DoDI 6060.2, must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Incumbents must have one of the following:

Child Development Associate (CDA), Military School-Age Credential (MSA) or equivalent AND 3 years of experience in the child and/or youth profession.

OR

A 2-year degree in Youth Development, Child Development or a 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

A four-year degree or higher in these areas AND 1 year of fulltime experience working with children and/or youth.

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