Installation Child and Youth Program Director

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Honolulu, HI

11d

About The Position

The Installation Child and Youth Programs Director oversees the installation’s child and youth programs, providing safe, healthy, secure, and developmentally appropriate services for children and youth ages 6 weeks to 18 years. The director plans and executes the Installation CYP through administration, operation, and technical direction of applicable programs, which may include Child Development Centers (CDCs), Family Child Care (FCC), School-Age Care (SAC), Youth Programs (YP), and Child and Youth Education Services (CYES). The role manages program operations, staff policies and procedures, program quality and improvement, community and school partnerships, food service, training plans, and standard operating procedures. The director also manages budget inputs and financial controls, purchasing, reporting, and compliance with applicable Department of the Navy, Department of Defense, state, federal, and local requirements. Responsibilities include coordinating inspections and corrective actions, maintaining accreditation and certification, and ensuring proper reporting and follow-up for serious incidents and suspected child abuse or neglect. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a specified or related child-focused field and five years of specialized experience managing and supervising facility-based child and youth programs, or a qualifying combination of education and experience. Employment is subject to background and child-care suitability checks, a pre-employment physical and immunization requirements, and obtaining and maintaining a security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education with an ECE concentration, Home Economics with an early childhood emphasis, Child Care Administration, or a related field, and five years of full-time specialized experience managing and supervising facility-based child and youth programs; OR a combination of education and experience that includes child-related coursework totaling at least 24 higher-level semester hours and five years of specialized experience managing and supervising facility-based child and youth programs.
Knowledge of child and youth development principles and of designing and managing complex programs involving safety, security, disease prevention, employee training, developmentally appropriate activities, parent involvement, and facility management.
Knowledge and skill in applying federal and state laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse or neglect.
Skills in program planning, organizing, and coordinating program components.
Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and purchasing as they relate to child and youth programs.
Knowledge of facility design, functional use, and maintenance concepts; DoN, local, and state child and youth regulations and procedures; and requirements relating to military childcare and recreational services.
Knowledge of and support for Navy EEO program policies, goals, and objectives.
Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills to organize and facilitate a collaborative installation CYP team.
Knowledge of national accreditation and criteria.
Skill in establishing positive working relationships, leading purposeful interactions, resolving conflict, and maintaining confidentiality for families and employers.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English.
Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations for one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
Ability to work under pressure and handle concurrent tasks while meeting deadlines and adapting to changing priorities.
Successfully pass E-Verify employment verification; resolve any discrepancies as a condition of employment.
Pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunizations against communicable diseases.
Have or be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by federal, state, and/or national accreditation institutions used by DoD Child and Youth Programs.
Satisfactorily complete all additional child-care checks in accordance with PL 101-647 and DoDI 1402.05, including the Installation Records Check and applicable suitability screening.
Participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment.
Remain drug-free throughout federal employment; a positive drug test results in withdrawal of a tentative offer and six-month ineligibility to apply for a DoD position.
Meet DoD child-care suitability standards, including automatic disqualification criteria related to specified sexual offenses, offenses involving a child victim, felony drug offenses, or certain findings of negligence involving the death or serious injury of a child or dependent person.

Responsibilities

Administer, operate, and provide technical direction for installation child and youth programs, which may include CDCs, FCCs, SACS, YPs, and CYES.
Establish, revise, and review staff policies, procedures, and objectives to address work barriers, promote teamwork, improve quality, and meet regulatory and customer requirements.
Collect and analyze program data to assess adequacy and effectiveness, develop improvement strategies, and ensure continuity of quality services.
Develop and maintain partnerships with organizations and local schools on and off the installation; coordinate with school boards regarding Pre-Kindergarten programs.
Oversee CYP food service for compliance with applicable Navy and USDA policies, including meal components and food preparation, service, and storage.
Serve as the installation liaison with the Regional CYP Manager and participate in policy review workgroups and, as applicable, pilot programs or initiatives.
Implement and monitor guidance, fee policies, registration and enrollment, baseline standards, benchmarks, management controls, and space-utilization goals.
Develop operational procedures to anticipate installation needs and trends and document results.
Ensure CYP T&C Specialists develop integrated training plans addressing common and program-specific staff training needs.
Ensure development and implementation of CYP Standard Operating Procedures.
Compile statistical data and reports; keep Command informed of trends, policy changes, program deficiencies, and installation needs.
Develop budget inputs, analyze budget variances, and justify funding for program resources, repairs, and facility or equipment maintenance.
Oversee the collection, accounting, and reporting of patron funds and ensure compliance with rules governing appropriated and nonappropriated funds.
Approve purchases of facility, program, and playground supplies, equipment, and furnishings, using authorized acquisition methods.
Ensure compliance with applicable DoN, DoD, state, federal, and local instructions, standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate development of installation-wide SOPs, a CYP Professional Handbook, and a parent handbook.
Coordinate and maintain documentation for CNIC and Multi-Disciplinary Team inspections and ensure timely corrective action plans.
Establish and implement review systems to validate government needs and maintain or improve economy, efficiency, and quality of operations.
Maintain program accreditation and DoD certification requirements by monitoring programs and ensuring they remain in good standing.
Use the Incident Reporting Tool in accordance with DON, CNIC, and DoD reporting requirements for serious incidents; evaluate reportable incidents for trends and establish processes to reduce them.
Ensure suspected child abuse or neglect is reported to appropriate agencies and that reporting protocols are followed.
Serve as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services.
Represent CYP, as needed, in Installation Determination Committee investigations and Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth Multi-Disciplinary Team Assessments.