Child & Youth Programs Operations Clerk

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) is seeking a CYP Operations Clerk to support Child Development Centers, Home, SAC, Youth Programs, R&R, and USDA Food Programs at Dam Neck Annex CDC in Virginia Beach. The role emphasizes clerical tasks, record-keeping, family liaison, and program administration.

The incumbent will handle registrations, reporting, cash handling, and front-desk duties while ensuring compliance with DoD policies and safeguarding program records.

Qualifications

• Experience with administrative support functions.
• Proficient in general office software and record-keeping practices.
• Knowledge of CYP, CDH, SAC, YP, R&R and USDA Food Programs.
• Ability to maintain computerized databases (CYMS) and generate reports.
• Ability to maintain accurate reports and records.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Two years of administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as front desk coverage, log children in and out, and answer questions on programs and services.
• Assist with dissemination of information to providers and families on training, status, and USDA reporting.
• Take calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate supervisor or staff.
• Perform resource and referral duties and maintain current waiting lists.
• Collect fees and record payments following procedures; notify supervisor of delinquencies.
• Prepare daily activity reports and ensure proper cash handling and deposits.
• Monitor supplies and notify supervisor of items to be ordered.

Skills

Administrative support

Office software

CYMS / database systems

Cash handling

English communication

Administrative experience

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

CYMS

Job description

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.

Dam Neck Annex CDC

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 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 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 procedures.
• Assists 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 payments.
• Completes 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 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.

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:

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. 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 and 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 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 individual's care. 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 selectee's 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 Identity 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 Band one (1) from List C are required. https://www.oni.navy.mil/portals/12/vistors/base access form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693 Candidates 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.

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