DIRECT CARE SUPERVISOR

at  US Commander Navy Installations

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 must possess

• Specialized experience in the child and/or youth profession or education appropriate to the position.
• Knowledge of regulations, policies, and standards applicable to the CYP.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programming designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of child and youth 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 program planning, organizing, and employee scheduling.
• Skill to provide leadership, mentoring, coaching to develop and lead teams in collaborative environments.
• Skills to conduct informal and formal assessments of children to inform decisions about the children, to improve teaching practices and activity planning, and to drive program improvement.
• Skill to conduct and document observations of CYP direct care staff to determine progression and provide feedback and follow up.
• Ability to support and consistently reinforce developmental training of CYP direct care staff, providing ongoing guidance on the range of principles, practices, and techniques to ensure safe, healthy, and appropriate classroom/activity area operations, including recognition and identification of childhood illnesses and child abuse, etc.
• Ability to conduct and review program evaluations of classroom and activity areas, identifying areas that need improvement, and establishing and implementing corrective action plans to address deficiencies.
• 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.
• Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional needs.

EDUCATION

A bachelor’s degree or higher in Youth Development, Child Development or a related field, which may 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 experience working with children and/or youth.
OR
Two years of specialized experience in the child and/or youth profession. Specialized experience includes leading a team to care for and teach children in a Military childcare setting or similar work.
Education and experience must be clearly demonstrated in resume and supporting documents to qualify.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

• 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.

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.

• How to Apply
  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 11/07/2024 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/12596841
  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
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  DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to usn.ncr.cnicwashingtondc.mbx.naf-hrinquiries@us.navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.