Youth Director

Summary
The purpose of the Youth Director position is to administer a developmentally appropriate youth program for children of eligible patrons. Administration includes the direction and operation of a small (up to 99 children) or a medium children) School Age Care (SAC) program and/or a Youth Program (YP).

Duties

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Duties include but not limited to:
Program Management

• Applies professional knowledge of child and youth development to develop and supervise a developmentally appropriate SAC and YP.
• Implements a developmentally appropriate program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children and youth 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 War (DoW), Department of Navy (DoN), and local policies and standards.
• Recommends modification of higher-level program goals and interprets and applies child and youth development philosophy/principles and DoN policies based on patron needs and program evaluation and assessment.
• Ensures the development, implementation and analysis of surveys and needs assessments of staff and patrons to ensure appropriate programming and hours of operation.
• 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 and to provide additional opportunities for families, children, and youth.
• 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.

Budgeting and Financial Management

• Develops integrated budget input, conducts written analysis of budget variances as necessary, and prepares justification for funding of program resource requirements.
• Oversees the collection, accurate accounting and reporting of funds received from patrons.
• Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and nonappropriated funds.
• Adheres to authorized methods of acquisition.

Personnel Management

• Responsible for the supervision of employees and volunteers. The types and number of employees supervised by this position will vary based on the size of the program and actual program requirements.
• Ensures proper and timely initiation and implementation of all personnel actions
• Supports and carries out all established EEO objectives and policies in matters of personnel management and supervision and communicates support of these policies to subordinates.
• Ensures all employees follow safety, health, nutrition, and risk management policies and procedures.
• Oversees the development of a staffing schedule in accordance with established ratios and group sizes and coordinates use of employees who work across CY programs with other installation CYP Directors.
• Establishes local performance standards for employees and volunteers using established standards and requirements and evaluates performance.
• Provides clear guidance to employees and volunteers regarding compliance with standards and execution of management directives.
• Receives and ensures resolution of complaints related to personnel and takes disciplinary action as necessary.
• Works collaboratively with CYP Training Specialist(s) to identify training needs of employees, 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 pursuit of continuing higher education

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. Ensures implementation of these SOPs.
• Works collaboratively with other CYP Directors to establish and implement a combined Parent Involvement Board (PIB)
• Gives input into the development of CYP employee and parent handbooks and ensures distribution of these handbooks.
• Ensures that available program spaces are fully utilized. Works collaboratively with the person responsible for maintaining the Central Waiting List (CWL) to ensure vacancies are filled quickly.

Compliance

• Ensures compliance with and is assessed by adherence to the standards and criteria developed by the DoN, DoW, the Military Child Care Act (MCCA), and the Council on Accreditation (COA).
• Ensures the development and provision of programs related to the core program areas outlined in the OPNAV and implements programs required by the DoN such as Boys and Girls Club of America (BGCA) or 4-H required programs.
• Implements and supports policies and procedures to ensure compliance with health, fire, safety, facility, and program regulatory guidance and standards.
• Ensures compliance with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

Additional Responsibilities

• Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services

Requirements
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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.
• Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required as a condition of employment.

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 bachelor's degree or higher in a field directly related to youth programs and three years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth; or a combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of the principles of child and youth 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.

Knowledge of DoW, DON, local and state regulations, instructions and procedures pertaining to military child care.

Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect.

Knowledge of facility design, functional use, and maintenance concepts pertaining to military child care.

Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and purchasing as it pertains to a child and youth program.

Skill in program planning, organizing and coordinating to devise and carry out a variety of program components.

Skill working with military families and an understanding of military lifestyles is preferred.

Skill in interpersonal communication and leadership to facilitate and organize a collaborative and cohesive installation CYP team.

Ability to identify and respond properly to emergency situations, including evacuations, child and youth illness, and physical and emotional disorders.

Ability to supervise others, exercise sound business skills, and provide positive personnel management.

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

Education

A bachelor's degree or higher in a field related to youth programs, such as youth recreation, physical education, elementary education, secondary education, home economics with an emphasis in human development, youth development, or other degree directly related to the position being filled and three years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth.

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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 three years of full time experience working with children and/or youth

Additional information

Selectees initially recruited from the United States or who are on a current Transportation Agreement may be entitled to transportation and moving costs for themselves and their authorized family members. Household goods may be shipped, and a living quarter allowance (LQA) is paid to cover monthly housing and utility costs.

U.S.-based hires are eligible for a tax-free post allowance, plus access to the Navy Exchange, Defense Commissary, and MWR programs. Details will be provided to selected candidate.

For additional information about living and working in Sigonella, IT please review: NAS Sigonella

Executive Order (EO requires a federal workplace free of illegal drugs. IAW the EO, 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 War for 6 months from the date of the drug test.

All individuals involved in the provision of childcare 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

Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI Background Checks on Individuals in DoW 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.

Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a government-issued travel card for official government travel purposes.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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