Summary Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. Responsibilities What to Expect Responsible for providing health support services and address special needs issues in all programs, facilities, and activities. Conducts assessments, plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates the overall health program for children ages infant to 18 years of age including those with special needs. Administers medications and basic care items to participants according to prescribed procedures and CYP medical directives. Observes, identifies, and monitors acute and chronic health problems using interviews, records, and informal assessments. Identifies and implements prevention methods to control outbreaks of communicable diseases. Trains professionals and FCC providers on health care duties to include administration of medication to participants. Provides parental support services, educational classes, and demonstrations on topics such as immunizations, communicable diseases, allergies, etc. Monitors safety, health and nutritional programs, and applicable DoD/ DON/ USMC regulations applicable to CYP activities. Reviews and updates CYP health related policies in coordination with the CYP Administrator, local medical authorities, and other consultants. Maintains logs on participant health concerns, unusual occurrences, parent communication, and medical referrals. Conducts periodic file reviews for compliance with health assessments, current immunization, medications administration, and special needs documentation. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment See Duties and Qualifications EVALUATIONS: Qualifications What are we looking for? A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited college or program, as recognized by the US Department of Education, at the time the degree was obtained is required AND a minimum of two years of nursing experience (pediatric or public health preferred). Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. In addition, must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Must be able to obtain and maintain TIER-1 (T1) Child Care background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age. Must remain in good health and free from communicable disease as determined and notated, at employment in-processing and annually, by the installation medical authority. Professional skill and knowledge of health care management, program development, and established concepts, principles and practices to perform professional nursing assessments in a child development setting; develop educational activities that promote better health practices and evaluate conditions requiring medical. Experience in assessing the conditions and needs of participants, in providing nursing care, and in advising on health care needs with full consideration of mental, emotional, cultural, social, and physical factors. Knowledge of acute and chronic pediatric illnesses, handicapping conditions, and current trends in their treatment. Certification, knowledge, and skill to use and teach Basic Life Support (CPR) techniques. Skill to assess and treat minor illnesses such as colds, cuts, contusions, and childhood diseases, etc. Skill to take and record medical histories, conduct physical assessments, communicate findings, and follow-up on care provided. Ability to counsel and teach individuals, families, and groups. Familiarity with DoD, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and other federal and state regulations related to CYP. Ability to complete required forms and report on variances IAW these regulations. Knowledge of the military organizational mission and lifestyle that contribute to family stress, unique problem, and crisis situations. Familiarity with and skill to follow DoD Instructions, Secretary of the Navy Instructions, Marine Corps Orders, federal and state human services laws and procedures, etc. Skill to develop and maintain contacts to establish effective relationships with military leaders, civilian employees, and managers, and professional points of contact in the related field to exchange information, coordinate services, discuss program concerns, develop solutions, and resolve client problems. Assignments often require local travel. A current drivers' license is required and the ability to operate a motor vehicle. Note: This position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to random drug testing because duties must be performed with a high level of productivity, reliability and judgment to prevent adversely affecting personnel safety, and causing risk/damage to government property, and/or significant adverse impact to day-to-day operations. Education Additional Information GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Site/Pages/No-Fear-Act.aspx. As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a Tier 1 (T1) Level Background Check Investigation. For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made. Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS. This activity 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, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce. 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. Vacancies may be filled by methods other than internal competitive procedures when it appears that the best qualified person can be obtained from other sources. To be considered for non-competitive appointment (e.g. transfer eligible or reinstatement eligible) you must list your current/former highest previous permanent grade held as a regular part-time or full-time department of defense non-appropriated fund employee. CONTACT US: For any questions and/or any technical difficulties navigating through or using the Career Page send an email to vacancies.lejeune@usmc-mccs.org or contact us at (910) 451- JOBS (5627). Applications nor documents will not be accepted via email.