Child and Youth Program Operations Clerk

Department of the Navy

Great Lakes, Illinois Full-time $21 – $22 Closes Jul 10, 2026

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 https://www.navycyp.org.

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
  • 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.

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.

Required Documents

  • The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
  • If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
  • If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
  • If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action
  • Report (PAR) or SF-50 Note: When submitting transcripts for an Associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required.
  • All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major).
  • 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.
  • Altered transcripts will not be accepted.
  • Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered.
  • Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization.
  • Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
  • Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.

About this role

The Child and Youth Program Operations Clerk position and is based in Great Lakes, Illinois. 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).

Day to day, the work involves the CYP Operations Clerk performs a combination of duties related to one or more components of the CYP. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what child and youth care experience this Child and Youth Program Operations Clerk position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Child and Youth Program Operations Clerk position in Great Lakes, Illinois, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

Competitiveness for this Child and Youth Program Operations Clerk role depends mainly on how closely applicants match the stated qualifications. Based in Great Lakes, Illinois, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of the Navy
Job Type Full-time
Location Great Lakes, Illinois
Salary $21 – $22
Pay Period Per Hour
Closing Date Jul 10, 2026
Posted Jun 26, 2026
Source ID 26-12995942
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