Special Needs Inclusion Coordinator

The purpose of the Special Needs Inclusion Coordinator (SNIC) position is to provide a comprehensive inclusive approach to serving children (ages 6 weeks – 18) with medical, educational, or other identified needs across Child and Youth Programs (CYP). The SNIC supports the development and implementation of CYP inclusion and behaviour support processes, provides ongoing educational opportunities, conducts needs and non‑clinical assessments, and remains aware of early intervention.

Duties

• Coordinates across multiple delivery systems using evidence‑based inclusive practices and leveraging existing approved Department of Defense (DoD) or Navy tools, resources, and approaches (e.g., Navy CYP Inclusion Standard).
• Administers, implements, and monitors inclusion supports and behaviour support processes in classrooms/programs.
• Assists in the development and implementation of Inclusion or Behaviour Support Plans (ISP/BSP).
• Assists CYP professionals in recognising and responding appropriately to children and youth displaying concerning or unsafe behaviours.
• Collaborates with the Training and Curriculum Specialist and adapts responsive approaches as required to meet the needs of individual families.
• Skill in the practice‑based coaching model, facilitating training with adult learners, providing feedback, and adjusting training pace and activities to meet diverse learning needs.
• Skill in conducting functional behavioural assessments and collaborating with a team to design, implement, and monitor resulting BSP.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to identify and apply appropriate evidence‑based inclusive practices to meet the needs of individual children and youth and groups of children and youth in a child care or group setting.
• Ability to develop, collect, and analyse quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends across the program, communicate trends, and propose solutions to program leadership.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood education, special education, youth development, psychology, social work or in a subject‑matter field appropriate to the position AND three years of full‑time experience working with children and/or youth. OR A combination of education and experience; education must include courses in a child‑related field and total minimum of 24 higher‑level semester hours. In addition, four years of full‑time experience working with children and/or youth is required.

Note: A copy of your official college transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) MUST be submitted when applying.

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 or 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.

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.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Review our benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.