CYP Operations Clerk

Overview

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.

Location
: NRMA Submarine Base New London N926

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

• 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 or problems that cannot be resolved.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL
  -compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access the installation.
• 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.
• Must meet federal suitability requirements including successful completion of background investigation.

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 must possess:

• 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.

• 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…