Child Development Home Monitor

Vacancy Announcement Number:                                 17-168

Job Title, PPlan, Series, & Grade:                                   Child Development Home Monitor, NF-1702-03

Location:                                                                               NBSD CDH – San Diego, CA.

Status:                                                                                  Regular Full Time

Pay Range:                                                                           $25.00 Per Hour

Opening Date:                                                                     11 August 2017

Closing Date:                                                                       Open Until Filled; First Cut-Off Date 25 August 2017

Area of Consideration:                                                      Relocation Expenses Not Authorized

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The purpose of the Child Development Home (CDH) Monitor position is to oversee a caseload of up to 30 in-process and/or certified CDH providers and to ensure that there are safe, developmentally appropriate environments for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age in these homes. A variety of services are provided by CDH providers in accordance with demand and availability of funding, including full-time child development programs for infants, pretoddlers, toddlers, preschool and school-age children as well as emergency, respite, hourly, infant and toddler, special needs, extended hours, and overnight care. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.

  • Incumbents must have one of the following:

  • A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Military School-Age (MSA) or equivalent AND 3 years of experience where the incumbent displays knowledge of and competency in developmentally appropriate programming for children and youth.

  • 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 2 years of full time experience working with children or youth

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

  • A minimum of a two-year degree is preferred.

  • 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.

  • Skills to apply Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect.

  • Skill working with military families and an understanding of military lifestyles is preferred.

  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

  • Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

  • Must be able to favorably pass both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment.

  • Must be able to favorably pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free of communicable disease

  • Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms

 

HOW TO APPLY:  Submit a NAF employment application form to the NAF Human Resources Office, Building 3210, Anchors Catering and Conference Center, Naval Base, San Diego, 2375 Recreation Way, San Diego, California 92136-5518 or fax to (619) 556-9537. Applications may also be submitted via email to nafswjobs@navy.mil. Submitted applications will be retained for 90 days. For more information, visit our website at https://navylifesw.com/sandiego/about/jobs/. Applicants who do not meet the above requirements may not be interviewed. Due to volume of applications received, applicants may not be notified of non-selection. Participation in direct deposit upon employment is required.

 

Dept. of the Navy NAF is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other non-merit factors. Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resource Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.

 

Navy Region Southwest is a drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace. Sailors and their family members have a right to reliable and productive Federal workforce.