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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Child and Youth Program Supervisor

Kittery, Maine, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$28.92/hr - $33.44/hr

3+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Child and Youth Program Supervisor to assist the CYP Director in managing a child Development Center or School Age Care facility. The role involves planning, developing, and executing operations while ensuring a safe and developmentally appropriate program for children.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Coordinates with the CYP Director in the development and supervision of a developmentally appropriate CUP 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

Applies the appropriate child and youth development philosophy/principles and DoN policies based on patron need and program evaluation and assessment

Assists in the development, implementation and analysis of surveys and needs assessments of staff and patrons to ensure appropriate programming and hours of operation

Assists in the collection and maintenance of up-to-date statistical data for planning and reporting purposes in accordance with higher headquarters and statutory requirements, and for the purpose of maximizing spaces and ensuring that resources accommodate the needs of command personnel. Data may include hours of operation, and programming needs of the military community

Meets with the CYP Director regularly. Keeps the CYP Director informed of all unusual incidents

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

Responsible for the supervision of employees and volunteers

Assists the CYP Director with the proper and timely initiation and implementation of personnel actions and supports the CYP 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 EEO objectives and policies in matters of personnel management and communicates support of these policies

Responsible for the development of a staffing schedule in accordance with established ratios and group sizes and submits it to supervisor for approval

Assists in establishing local performance standards for employees and volunteers using established standards and requirements and assists the CYP Director with employee performance evaluations by providing input

Assists with the resolution of complaints related to personnel and makes recommendations to the CYP Director for corrective action as necessary

Works collaboratively with Training and Curriculum (T&C) Specialist to identify training needs of employees, provide or make provisions for training to accomplish those needs, and assess application of training

Assist with ensuring training is competency-based and tied to career progression. Encourages and facilitates the pursuit of continuing higher education, including the Child Development Associate (CDA) or Military School Age (MSA) credential or college-level classes

Gives input into the development of CYP standard operating procedures(SOPs) as required for the efficient operation and management of facility and programs and implements these SOPs in the Annex

Assists with establishing ad implementing a combined Parent Involvement Board (PIB) that includes parents and representatives from the CDC, Child Development Home (CDH), (SAC), and Youth Program (YP) (as applicable at each installation)

Gives input into the development of CYP employee and parent handbooks and assists with the distribution of these handbooks

Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children and adults. Model's appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children when working with CY Program Assistants and leaders

Implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with health, fire, safety, facility, and program regulatory guidance and standards

Ensures compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CY programs

Assists in obtaining and retaining DoD certification and national accreditation

Ensures compliance with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

In the absence of the CYP Director, incumbent may assume responsibilities and perform duties and requirements of the position under the guidance of the CYP Director with Oversight

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

Qualification

Child Development Associate (CDA)Program PlanningChild Development KnowledgePersonnel ManagementBudgetingFinancial ManagementEmergency ResponseSupervision SkillsMilitary Family UnderstandingInterpersonal Communication

Required

A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

3 years of experience where the incumbent displays knowledge of a competency in developmentally appropriate programming. Or a combination of education and experience

Knowledge and background of child and youth programs including principles, practices and techniques of child development

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

Skill in program planning, organizing, and employee scheduling

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

Ability to identify and respond to emergency situations including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional disorders. Ability to maintain records and reports. Ability to safeguard and account for monies and equipment

Ability to supervise others

A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Military School Age (MSA) credential or equivalent AND 3 years of experience where the incumbent displays knowledge of a competency in developmentally appropriate programming

OR 2-year degree in Youth Development, Child Development or a related field, which can include Recreation, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Early childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics (Human Development Emphasis), or other degrees as appropriate AND 2 years of full-time experience working with children or youth

OR 4-year degree in the above fields of study AND a minimum of 1 year of experience working with children or youth