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The purpose of the Regional Child Development Home (CDH) Director is to facilitate the provision of safe, healthy, secure and developmentally appropriate child and youth services. The primary functions of this position are to monitor Navy-wide policies for CDHs, provide technical direction and guidance for the functional operation of this program, and assess the Department of the Navy's (DoN) compliance with the Military Child Care Act (MCCA) of 1989.
12/23/2024 to 01/03/2025
$41.13 - $47.89 per hour
NF 4
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—Authorizing up to $14k for relocation bonus
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
Yes
No
25-12653803
825605500
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Program Operations/Management
Ensures the overall successful administration and operation of the CDH for the region.
Responsible for technical assistance and program oversight to ensure quality of CDH programs and services within the region.
Takes action to encourage providers to obtain and retain National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) accreditation.
Ensures implementation of developmentally appropriate programs and curriculum based on NAFCC.
Ensures the development and implementation of a comprehensive training program for CDH providers to ensure the operation of developmentally appropriate programs
Ensures the implementation of a comprehensive child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention program.
Establishes and implements policies pertaining to the admittance of children with special needs to CDH, including handicapped children and children with chronic illness.
Ensures the development, implementation, and analysis of surveys and needs assessments of providers and patrons to ensure appropriate programming and hours of operation.
Continually oversees and evaluates the CDH system.
Collects and maintains up-to-date statistical data for planning and reporting purposes in accordance with higher headquarters and statutory requirements.
Maintains liaison with local institutions and community organizations to stay abreast of trends and changes in the community.
Maintains liaison and communications with installation personnel, regional headquarters, Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC) and echelons of higher authority.
Establishes and participates on the Quality Review Board (QRB). Ensure that providers are approved.
Budgeting and Financial Management
Implements region-wide policies and procedures regarding fees, CDH subsidies, CDH incentives, and contracts with parents.
Responsible for gathering market rate data across the region annually in order to establish subsidy caps appropriate for the area.
Ensures that CDH incentives are implemented and utilized to recruit and retain providers.
Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and nonappropriated funds.
Adheres to authorized methods of acquisition.
Personnel Management
Exercises direct supervision over CDH Monitors across the region.
Ensures proper and timely initiation and implementation of all CDH personnel actions.
Evaluates personnel performance, recommends appropriate personnel actions, and initiates disciplinary action as necessary.
Supports and carries out all established EEO objectives and policies in matters of personnel management and supervision
Coordinates suspected child abuse reports in accordance with established policies.
Works collaboratively with the Training Specialist to identify training needs of employees and providers, provide or make provisions for training to accomplish those needs, and assess application of training.
Ensures training is competency-based and tied to career progression. Encourages and facilitates the employee and provider's pursuit of continuing higher education.
Program Operations
Formulates and monitors the consistent application of policies concerning the administration and management of the Regional CDH.
Coordinates the development of Region-wide CDH standard operating procedures (SOPs) as required for the efficient operation and management of facility and programs.
Coordinates the development of Region-wide CYP employee, provider and parent handbooks. Supports the development and involvement of CDH parents and representatives in the combined Parent Involvement Board (PIB) across the region.
Initiates, coordinates, and administers all changes and revisions to the Regional CDH instructions and policy directives and provides interpretation of existing policies and provisions of directives.
Continuously evaluates management procedures and programs by analysis of financial plans and projections of the various services and activities, analysis of inspection reports and by auditing accounting inspections/visits
Performs public relations duties to promote and support the CDH program and implements an aggressive marketing plan to address installation child care demand.
Works with CDH Monitors across the region as well as the Regional Resource and Referral Director to ensure that available program spaces are fully utilized and vacancies are filled quickly.
Compliance
Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and CDH providers, and the safety of children.
Ensures compliance with, and is assessed by adherence to the standards and criteria developed by the DoN, DoD, and the MCCA.
Oversees action to implement recommendations or correct deficiencies resulting from inspections or accreditation visits.
Additional Responsibilities
Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services
A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.
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.
Professional knowledge of the principles of child development and in designing and managing an exceptionally complex program that includes, but is not limited to safety, security, disease prevention, employee training, developmentally appropriate activities, parent involvement, and facility management.
A 4-year degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, Home Economics (early childhood emphasis) or related field of study AND 3 years of fulltime experience working with children and/or youth.
OR
A Master's degree in the related field of study AND minimum of 1 year professional experience working with children.
OR
A combination of education and experience (e.g. courses equivalent to a major in a field (24 higher level semester hours) appropriate to the position (see above) plus appropriate experience or additional course work that that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above AND 3 years of fulltime experience working with children and/or youth.
Note: A copy of your H.S. diploma, GED, or college transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) MUST be submitted when applying.
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
Marijuana is a Schedule I 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.
All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC). The IRC includes a check of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) records in the Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and an installation security/base check via the Navy Justice Information System (NJIS) database and/or other law enforcement systems. This information will be used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05.
Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.05 Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court (to include any general, special, or summary court-martial conviction or if they received non-judicial punishment [under Article 15 or chapter 47 of Title 10, U.S.C]) for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense. Additionally, the incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual's care.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
The following documents are required at the time of application:
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.
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 01/03/2025 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.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12653803
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.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
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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