This position is assigned to the Navy, Child and Youth Program (CYP) Branch; Fleet and Family Readiness Division; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). The Installation Child and Youth Program (CYP) Director provides oversight to all child and youth programs at Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) N96 to facilitate the provision of safe, healthy, secure, and developmentally appropriate services for children and youth ages 6 weeks to 18 years.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION Knowledge of budgeting, financial management and planning and a working knowledge of project planning and initiation including knowledge of construction and special projects. Knowledge of the principles of child and youth development and in designing and managing exceptionally complex programs that includes, but are not limited to safety, security, disease prevention, employee training, developmentally appropriate activities, parent involvement, and facility management. Knowledge of and skill in applying both Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect. Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and purchasing as it pertains to a child and youth program. Knowledge of facility design, functional use, and maintenance concepts; DON, local and state child and youth regulations and procedures; and other regulations and instructions pertaining to military childcare. Knowledge of CNIC's EEO policy and procedures. Skills in program planning, organizing and coordinating to devise and carry out a variety of program components. Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training. Ability to exhibit strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills to facilitate and organize a collaborative and cohesive Installation CYP team. Ability to perform the full-range of supervisory duties. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. *Pending Classification
The incumbent is responsible for planning and executing NBK CYP through the administration, operation and technical direction of any or all of the following programs as applicable to the Installation: Child Development Centers (CDC), Child Development Homes (CDH), 24/7 Centers, School Age Care (SAC) programs, and Youth Programs (YP). A variety of services are provided for children 6 weeks to 18 years of age in accordance with demand and available funding, including full time childcare programs, hourly care, evening and weekend care, emergency care, special needs care, respite care, parent education, recreational programs, resource and referral services, and extended staff development programs. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Program Operations/Management (duties include but are not limited to): Ensures the overall successful administration and operation of the CDC, CDH, 24/7 Center, SAC, and YP for the Installation. Provides technical assistance and program oversight to ensure quality of programs and services within the Installation. Ensures spaces are fully utilized for ages birth to 12 for the entire CYP program. Coordinates with all CYP Directors to ensure an Installation Parent Participation Plan, including a Parent Information Board (PIB) that includes parents and representatives from CDC, CDH, 24/7 Center, SAC, and YP is implemented. Coordinates the issuance of an Installation-wide fee letter. Ensures fluid communication among all CY programs on the Installation. Budgeting and Financial Management (duties include but are not limited to): Develops and establishes CYP Non-appropriated fund (NAF) and Appropriated Fund (APF) budgets including CDC, CDH, SAC, and YP budgets and ensures compliance. Compiles program statistical data for reports and data calls and keeps Command abreast of trends, policy changes, program deficiencies and needs for the Installation CYP. Develops integrated budget input, conducts written analysis of budget variances as necessary, and prepares justification for funding of program resource requirements and repairs or maintenance of facilities and equipment. Ensures CYP Directors adhere to authorized methods of acquisition. Personnel Management (duties include but are not limited to): Ensures applicable recruitment efforts are implemented and timely initiated related to selection, assignments, training, promotions, disciplinary actions, and recognition of employees and volunteers. Ensures the CYP Training Specialist(s) assigned to the Installation are utilized across the CYP effectively in accordance with CYP Management Standards. Initiates a CYP-wide training program by ensuring the CYP Training Specialists and T&C Specialists develop targeted, integrated training plans that account for the common and unique training needs of staff across the CYP. Policies and Procedures (duties include but are not limited to): Ensures compliance with all Department of Navy (DON), Department of Defense (DoD), State, Federal and local instructions, standards, regulations, policies and procedures as they apply to the total CYP. Coordinates with all CYP Directors on the development of single Regional Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), CYP Professional Handbook for efficient operation and management of facility and programs for use within the CYP. 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. Compliance (duties include but are not limited to): Coordinates and maintains documentation for CNIC and Multi-Disciplinary Team Inspections and is responsible for timely corrective actions plans for all programs in the CYP. Ensures compliance with, and is assessed by adherence to the standards and criteria developed by the DON; DoD; Military Child Care Act (MCCA); DODINST 6060.2, 6060.3 and 6060.4; OPNAVINST 1700.9 series; state licensing; the standards set forth by National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Council on Accreditation (COA), and National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC); and generally accepted standards of the profession. Supervisory duties (include but are not limited to): Provides administrative and/or technical supervision for: Installation Program CYP Directors, CYP Training Specialists, Training and Curriculum (T&C) Specialists, School Liaison Officer (SLO), and volunteers. Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities. Conducts annual performance reviews of staff. Participates in section staffing decisions. Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate, corrective action(s) as necessary. Supports CNIC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; and ensures equitable treatment of all staff.