Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) offers early care and youth services in center-based (birth to five), facility-based (age 5-12), and recreational environments (teen; youth sports and fitness). CYP Operations Clerk are front line representatives and administrative liaisons. They manage the CYP waitlist, coordinate enrollment, oversee recordkeeping, and collect parent fees in addition to a variety of data processing systems. Learn more about us at https://www.navycyp.org.

Duties

Supervisory duties include but are not limited to: 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. Work with minimum supervision toward the overall accomplishments and effectiveness of all program operations. Assignments are predominantly performed independently with limited technical assistance provided by the supervisor. Prepares budget and provides justification for approval. Manages assigned program areas to budget and utilizes appropriate systems to oversee the collection, accurate accounting and reporting of funds in accordance with guidelines, regulations, and requirements. Ensures facility and grounds are well maintained in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Navy (DoN), and local policies and standards. Ensures CCTV, intercoms, telecommunications, security access points, egress points, and computer systems are functioning properly. Follows established protocols to resolve issues, initiate trouble calls, report faulty/broken equipment, and respond to data calls. Provides oversight and accountability for documentation of facility maintenance work requests and provides necessary emergent and ongoing follow up with local maintenance teams to include liaising with the Public Works Center (PWC) until such time the work is documented as complete. Coordinates with inspection teams to support local facilities inspections and cooperates with unannounced high-headquarters inspections. Oversees kitchen and food service operations to ensure safe handling processes and functioning equipment in accordance with fire, safety, and health standards. Assists with the development and supervision of a developmentally appropriate CDC program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children in the age categories served. Provides 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 in interpreting and applying child development philosophy/principles and DoN policies based on patron needs and program evaluation and assessment. Assists with development, implementation and analysis of surveys and needs assessments of staff and patrons to ensure appropriate programming and hours of operation. Serves as the Manager on Duty, assuming the responsibilities and duties of the center Director in their absence under the supervision of the installation's oversight director when assigned. Assumes duties of the Family Child Care (FCC) Director when assigned if the CYP has less than 10 FCC Providers. 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. Supervises mixed support staff based on authorized positions typically comprised of administrative, food program, and facilities positions. Initiates and implements personnel actions and supports the CDC 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 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) objectives and policies in matters of personnel management and communicates support of these policies. Coordinates with Training and Curriculum Specialists and confirms intended learning outcomes are applied and reassessed as applicable to refine individual competency and promote mastery of new skill(s). Resolves complaints related to personnel and makes recommendations to the Director for corrective action as necessary Interacts professionally with employees, parents, volunteers and local installation command personnel. Participates actively and positively in managing and resolving issues with parents, volunteers, and/or employees. Assists in establishing a program environment, which sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth and adults. Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with adults, children and youth.

Requirements

• Must satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, Tier 3 if applicable, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
• 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.
• Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.
• 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.

Qualifications

Knowledge of operational management analysis, personnel development, APF and NAF funding and oversight in relation to Child and Youth Programs. Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children and youth from 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Knowledge of child development principles, practices, and techniques. Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing the detection, prevention, and reporting of child abuse and/or neglect. Knowledge of leading a team and understanding motivation and learning styles of individuals and groups in a CYP environment. Skill in strategic planning, organizing, and coordinating facility improvements. Skill to use standard office equipment and systems (e.g., Microsoft Software, Child and Youth Management System, or similar automated system). Skill working with military families and an understanding of military lifestyles is preferred. Ability to navigate militarychildcare.com functions to analyze and improve space utilization Ability to maintain records and reports. Ability to analyze data, present ideas and proposals to various audiences. Ability to safeguard and account for monies and equipment. Ability to supervise others. Ability to select, train, and supervise operations, custodial and facilities maintenance, and food program staff. Ability to develop and implement child development programs, including family day care programs, part-day preschool programs, and before and after school programs. Ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. Ability to identify and respond to emergencies including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional disorders. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing in order to communicate with CYP team and customers, prepare reports and plans, and document observations. Possesses strong interpersonal skills with children, youth, and adults

Education

A Master's degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such degree in Child Development, or 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

Two years of specialized experience teaching children or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position to be filled.

Note: A copy of your H.S. diploma, GED, or college transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) MUST be submitted when applying. If your degree has not been awarded you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.

Contacts

• Address Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam 620 Main Street Honolulu, HI 96818 US
• Name: Navy Region Hawaii NAF HRO
• Phone: (808) 422-3784
• Email: [email protected]