CDH Monitor (Home Daycare Monitor)

IN HOUSE ONLY

 NAF ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER #17-014

LOCATION OF POSITION:  Morale Welfare Recreation Department (MWR), Children and Youth Programs, NAS Pensacola, FL.

OPENING DATE:   01/13/17

CLOSING DATE:    01/27/17

POSITION:  Child Development Home Monitor/NF-1702-03

SALARY:    $17.00- $22.00/PH

EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY:  Regular Full Time (Scheduled to work 35-40 hours weekly. Maybe required to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts. Eligible for ALL group benefits.)

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:  Applications will be accepted from any current NAS Pensacola/CRS CYP employee, CDH providers and spouse preference eligibles.

BASIC DUTIES:  The purpose of the Child Development Home (CDH) Monitor is to oversee a caseload of up to 30 in-process and/or certified CDH providers to ensure that there are safe, developmentally appropriate environments for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age in these homes. Duties are grouped into categories, including program support, training, and compliance, among other tasks. They are summarized as follows: Program Support: The CDH Monitor provides initial assessments, ongoing monitoring, and periodic evaluations related to certification of CDH providers. Conducts monthly home visits (to include one unannounced visit per month) to ensure CDH providers operate developmentally appropriate programs for children and youth in accordance with all Navy certification standards. Assists the provider in assessing the development of children and youth by direct observation at each home, using professional knowledge and skills and installation resources to provide appropriate services. Provides guidance and support for implementation of the developmentally appropriate practices endorsed by National Family Child Care Association (NAFCC). Ensures that activities promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children in a variety of age categories (e.g., infant, pretoddler, toddler, preschool and school age) and specific to the home type (e.g., multi-age, infant, school age, extended hours, mildly ill, special needs, and child development group homes). Provides guidance to CDH providers in establishing daily routines, parental involvement and communication, maintenance of records and maintaining a safe, healthy environment. Maintains accurate records and files on each provider and submits timely reports. Ensures all training and certification requirements are documented. Reviews menus of all CDH providers as part of the monthly monitoring visit, completes feedback reports, and reviews and distributes all USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) correspondence. Recommends age- appropriate equipment, toys and materials for use in CDH lending library to CDH Director and coordinates use of materials by CDH providers. Investigates complaints and when necessary refers any complaints to the CDG Director for investigation and assists with follow-up. Ensures CDH provider food preparation and service procedures support developmental programming philosophy. Assists CDH Director in implementing and utilizing incentives to recruit and retain providers. Assists the CDH Director with public relations duties to promote and support the CDH program and implement an aggressive marketing plan to address installation child care demand. Assists the CDH Director with duties related to liaising with the Quality Review Board (QRB) on matters pertaining to CDH certifications and suspension. Assists CDH Director in implementing policies and procedures regarding fees, CDH subsidies, CDH incentives, and contracts with parents. Training: Assists the CDH Director with orientation and ongoing training using the Department of Navy (DON) and community resources. Works collaboratively with other CYP Professionals to coordinate and deliver training and outreach services to CDH providers. Serves as an educational advisor and resource person to each CDH provider. Encourages and facilitates the pursuit of continuing higher education, including the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or college-level classes. Assists CDH providers to maintain an active program of parental involvement, to include a Parent Information Board, parent education opportunities, and activities that provide parents with opportunities to participate. Assists with the completion of Navy modules and provides “on the spot” training and role modeling of child development techniques during home visits on an on-going basis. Compliance: Ensures compliance with, and is assessed by adherence to the standards and criteria developed by the NAFCC, DON, DOD, and the Military Child Care Act (MCCA). Ensures compliance with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Ensures food service operations provide nutritionally balanced meals and snacks in accordance with USDA guidelines. Incumbent must complete all DON training requirements; serve 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. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of a two year degree is preferred. (1.) A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) or successful completion of the DON standardized module training program AND 3 years of experience where the incumbent displays knowledge of and competency in developmentally appropriate programming for children and youth OR  (2.) A minimum of a 2-year degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, Home Economics (early childhood emphasis) or related field of study AND a minimum of 2 years experience working with children or  youth OR (3.) A minimum of a four- year degree in the above fields of study and a minimum of 1 year of experience working with children or youth. Knowledge and understanding of the CDH component of the DON CYP and its role as a viable child care option for children of military members and DOD civilians.  Knowledge of developmentally appropriate programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children. Knowledge in applying policies and regulations to ensure valid certification of CDH homes and maintenance of a safe, healthy environment for children.  Knowledge of USDA CACFP or child nutrition to ensure that well balanced, nutritional meals and snacks are prepared. Experience working with military families and an understanding of military lifestyles is preferred. Skills to apply Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect. Speak, read and write English and possess strong interpersonal skills. Possess a driver’s license. Ability to favorably pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Ability to satisfactorily complete background checks IAW PL 101-647 to include a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Require long period of standing and walking with frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 40 pounds, and sitting on floor, and similar activities. The position may require driving an automobile for CDH visits. Climbing stairs may be necessary for home visits. The work is partially sedentary. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, residences or commercial vehicles. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The incumbent may work an uncommon tour of duty to include evenings and weekends.

NOTE:  As a condition of employment, selectee(s) will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer within the first 30 days of employment. This is the DOD standard method of payment of personnel. Employees will be subject to administrative action for failure to enroll unless a waiver has been obtained.

We are an E-Verify participant.

TO SUBMIT BY MAIL :  MWR NAF Personnel Office,

                                     150 Hase Rd. Bldg. 3249,

                                      NAS Pensacola, FL 32508 OR…

FAX: (850) 452-3592 (DSN) 459-3592 OR…   EMAIL: NASP_NAFPers@NAVY.MIL

(1)  Submit a properly completed, signed and dated MWR NAF application, which can be downloaded from our website: www.navymwrpensacola.com.  The position title and number of this vacancy announcement should be shown in the appropriate spaces at the top of the application.

(2)  Present/former NAF employees submit a copy of your last two annual appraisals.

(3)  College transcripts required if education is to be substituted for experience.

SPOUSE PREFERENCE:  If requesting spouse preference you must attach a copy of the Military Spouse Employment Preference Request form along with a copy of the spouse’s PCS Orders.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:  If requesting veteran preference you must attach a copy of your DD-214 release from active service with U.S. Armed Forces. Attach SF-15 and documentary proof if asking for Veteran’s Disability, Widower/Widow, Spouse or Mother Preference.

ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY:  Military regulations require that you obtain a special request authorization form (NAVPERS 1336/3) prior to being accepted for outside employment. If employment is offered, you cannot begin work until this chit is supplied to the NAF Personnel Office.

TRANSITION HIRING PREFERENCE:  If requesting preference for the involuntarily separated member of the U.S. Armed Forces and/or eligible dependents(s), attach DD-214 and Memo for Nonappropriated Fund vacancies, to assist in verifying eligibility