Federal government of the United States Hiring For Child & Youth Program Operations Clerk at Indian Head, MD, United States Full Time

Job Description

Summary

Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) offers early care and youth services in center-based (birth to five), facility-based (age 5-12), and recreational environments (teen; youth sports and fitness). CYP Operations Clerk are front line representatives and administrative liaisons. They manage the CYP waitlist, coordinate enrollment, oversee recordkeeping, and collect parent fees in addition to a variety of data processing systems. Learn more about us at .

Overview

• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

12/20/2023 to 12/30/2023

Salary

$20.13 – $22.13 per hour

$500 Sign-on Bonus, plus up to $1,750 in Retention Bonuses & Time Off Awards.

Pay scale & grade

NF 2

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

No

Travel Required

Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Permanent –

Work schedule

Full-time –

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

2

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

Drug test

No

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Announcement number

24-12254861

Control number

767168800

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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 ing, liaison with families and programs, and collection and monitoring of fees and supplies. These tasks are summarized below.

Record Keeping and ing

Prepares and maintains assigned s, 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 current.

Ensures 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 records.

Provides required information to requesting agencies that include but are not limited to Family Advocacy, Naval Investigative Services, Environment, Safety and Fire personnel, and USDA.

Prepares necessary daily, weekly and monthly s in compliance with ing 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 procedures.

Assists with dissemination of information to CDH providers regarding training schedules, certification process, application status, and USDA ing 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 payments.

Completes a daily activity 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 er 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 satisfactorily complete all background checks for child care positions, including fingerprint checks, a Tier 1 with Child Care check, Tier 3 if applicable, and a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
• Ability to complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD’s Child and Youth Programs.
• May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty to include evenings or weekends.
• 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.

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 s 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 EO Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. CNIC is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, & use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to & including removal from Federal Service.

Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer & ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.

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 & Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet & Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), & 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 & presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05.

Per 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 individual’s care.

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Federal government of the United States