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Summary The purpose of the Installation Child and Youth Program (CYP) Director is to provide oversight to all child and youth programs at an installation to facilitate the provision of safe, healthy, secure, and developmentally appropriate services for children and youth ages 6 weeks to 18 years. Responsibilities The incumbent is responsible for planning and executing the Installation 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 Hornes (CDH), School Age Care (SAC) programs, Youth Programs (YP) and Resource and Referral (R&R) programs. 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, resource and referral services, and extended staff development programs. The incumbent works with all of the installation Directors to ensure that the CYP functions as one unit through implementation of an organizational structure that promotes communication among programs and information and resource sharing.Major duties and responsibilities of the Installation CYP Director position include program operations management, budgeting and financial management, personnel management, policies and procedures, and compliance, among other tasks. These tasks are summarized below.Program Operations/ManagementResponsible for the administration, operation and technical direction of the CYP, which may include CDCs, CDHs, SAC programs, YPs, and a R&R program to facilitate the identification of childcare services and options for authorized patrons. Executes a child placement system for the installation, including a central enrollment registry and a single Central Waiting List (CWL) for ages birth to 12 for the entire CYP program and ensures spaces are fully utilized and ensures spaces are fully utilized. Coordinates with all installation Directors to ensure an installation Parent Participation Plan, including a Parent Information Board (PIB) that includes parents and representatives from CDC, CDH, SAC, and YP is implemented. Responsible for ensuring a CYP Inclusion Action Team meets as required. Ensures the coordination of CYP-wide events and activities. Responsible for coordinating the issuance of an installation wide fee letter. Ensures fluid communication among all CY programs on the installation. Serves as the liaison with the Regional CYP Manager on all CYP issues.Budgeting and Financial ManagementCompiles 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. Oversees the collection, accurate accounting and reporting of funds received from patrons. Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and non-appropriated funds. Adheres to authorized methods of acquisition.Personnel ManagementResponsible for the supervision of employees and volunteers. The types and number of employees supervised by this position will vary based on actual program requirements. Supervisory responsibilities may include supervision of installation CYP Directors, CYP Training Specialists, and Training and Curriculum (T&C) Specialists, and School Liaison Officer (SLO). Responsible for ensuring the use of employees across the CYP, including the development and use of a singular staffing schedule when applicable to ensure efficient use of employees across the CY program. Ensures that 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 that 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 ProceduresEnsures 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 al l installation CYP Directors the development of single installation Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), CYP Professional Handbook and a parent handbook for the CYP for efficient operation and management of facility and programs for use within the CYP.ComplianceCoordinates and maintains documentation for Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) and Multi-Disciplinary Team Inspections and is responsible for timely corrective actions plans for all programs in the CYP. Additional ResponsibilitiesServes 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. Performs other regional duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions 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. Education Additional Information 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.