CYP Child and Youth Program Operations Clerk

Summary

The purpose of the Child and Youth Program (CYP) Operations Clerk is to serve as a contact point for information and perform clerical and administrative tasks in support of the CYP which includes Child Development Centers (CDCs) Child Development Homes (CDH) School Age Care (SAC) programs Youth Programs (YP) Resource and Referral (R&R) Program and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Program. Learn more about us at .

Duties

The CYP Operations Clerk performs a combination of duties related to one or more components of the CYP. Duties are related to record keeping and reporting liaison with families and programs and collection and monitoring of fees and supplies. These tasks are summarized below.

Record Keeping and Reporting
Prepares and maintains assigned reports correspondence and statistical and financial data pertaining to components within the CYP (e.g. CDC CDH SAC YP R&R USDA).

Ensures child registration and enrollment paperwork is complete and that all USDA food program records are accurate up-to-date and readily available.

Reviews and submits completed paperwork for background checks.

Maintains office files and required information to requesting agencies that include but are not limited to Family Advocacy Naval Investigative Services Environment Safety and Fire personnel and necessary daily weekly and monthly reports in compliance with reporting policies and procedures and ensures they are submitted in a timely manner.

Conducts research of records and follows up in order to resolve discrepancies and problems.

Notifies supervisor of any discrepancies and informs supervisor of any issues/ problems that cannot be resolved.

Liaison with Families and Programs
Provides front desk coverage logs children in and out of the facility and informs and answers questions regarding programs and services patron financial obligations waiting lists events and policies and with dissemination of information to CDH providers regarding training schedules certification process application status and USDA reporting requirements.

Takes telephone calls and responds to inquiries referring calls to supervisor or other personnel when appropriate.

Performs assigned resource and referral duties and assists in maintaining current waiting list.

Fees and Supplies
Collects fees and charges and records payments in accordance with proper procedures.

Notifies supervisor of all delinquent a daily activity report and ensures proper deposit of funds in accordance with established cash handling procedures.

Responsible for monitoring all supplies and resources. Notifies supervisor of items that need to be ordered.

Additional Responsibilities
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.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal State and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoDs Child and Youth Programs.
• Undergo pre-employment and random drug testing. A positive drug test or failure to submit for testing is a basis for removal from this position.
• Pass a pre-employment physical provide evidence of immunization be free of all communicable diseases and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.

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 possesses the following:

• Knowledge of administrative support functions.
• Knowledge of general office automation software practices and procedures in order to accomplish various work assignments.
• Knowledge of military CDC CDH SAC YP R&R and the USDA Food Programs.
• Ability to maintain a computerized database. Working knowledge of computer keyboard and Child and Youth Management System (CYMS) or equivalent database system.
• Ability to maintain accurate reports and records and military style documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in cash handling required.
• Two (2) years of administrative experience.

Education

**Must provide a copy of your H.S. Diploma GED or College Transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) when you apply.

** Note: If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s) you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.

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.

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 individuals care.

Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectees eligibility to work in the United States.

In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005 if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required. should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

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