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SPECIAL NEEDS INCLUSION COORDINATOR
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. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.
This position is located at CAMP PENDLETON, CA. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a SPECIAL NEEDS INCLUSION COORDINATOR (SNIC).
Effective 1 June 2025, a 100% discount will be provided to the first child (youngest child) and a 25% discount to each additional child of a Child & Youth Program (CYP) employee enrolled in a MCCS child development center or school-age care program during the 2025 fiscal year.
This vacancy is also eligible for the following Employee Benefits:
401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 5% employer match
NAF Pension Plan, employee contribution only 1% (May be eligible to buy back military service time)
Medical and dental insurance
Inexpensive life insurance covers up to 3x your annual salary
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
Health Savings Account
Short Term Disability Insurance up to 60% of your salary
Federal Long Term Care
Up to $3,000 a year for Tuition Assistance up to graduate level
Leave Donation Program for life's emergencies
Immediate Annual and sick leave accrual
Major Duties
INTRODUCTION: 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 behavior support processes, provides ongoing educational opportunities, conducts needs and non-clinical assessments, and remains aware of early intervention and other services and provides referrals within the military and surrounding areas. Major duties and responsibilities of the Special Needs Inclusion Coordinator are organized by category. These tasks are summarized below. Duties include but are not limited to: Classroom/Program Inclusion Supports Coordinates across multiple delivery systems using evidence-based inclusive practices and leveraging existing approved Department of Defense (DoD) or Marine Corps tools, resources, and approaches (e.g., Marine Corps CYP Inclusion Protocol and Behavior Support Process). Administers, implements, and monitors inclusion supports and behavior support processes in classrooms/programs. Assists in the development and implementation of Inclusion or Behavior Support Plans (ISP/BSP). Assists CYP professionals in recognizing and responding appropriately to children and youth displaying concerning or unsafe behaviors. Collaborates with the Training and Curriculum Specialist (T&C) to train and coach CYP professionals to implement, monitor, and maintain ISPs/BSPs, implemented through continued observation and the correct use and application of support strategies and/or required accommodations. Coaches CYP Professionals to observe childrens/youths development and individual needs, communicate effectively with families, and enhance their classroom/activity area environment and curriculum to promote inclusion and meet diverse learning needs. Develops and maintains a resource library to include a variety of learning materials, activities, parent support materials, and related publications pertinent to serving children and youth in inclusive environments and/or with developmental delays, disabilities, or behavior support needs. Leads and conducts inclusive program/classroom assessments at regular and periodic intervals. Serves as a core member of the installation Accommodations Collaboration Team (ACT) and Inclusion Action Team (IAT) and monitors compliance with Service policy, DoD instructions, and federal law. Gives input into the development of CYP employee and parent handbooks, supports implementation and provides interpretation of content, and implementation of inclusive practices. Participates in parent conferences/meetings at a DoD installation, as needed. Spends at least 50 percent of time in classroom/activity area settings, promoting, modeling, coaching, and mentoring CYP Professionals to promote implementation of inclusive practices. Conducts non-clinical and behavioral assessments using approved assessments, identified screening, and observation tools to support the development of ISPs/BSPs. Supports the identification of needs and classroom supports for children and youth through observations conducted by CYP Professionals.
Major Duties
CONTINUED: CYP Professional Education and Coaching Coordinates with the T&C to provide regular training and coaching opportunities on child observations, positive behavioral supports, inclusive practices, and use of the classroom/program environment to meet diverse learning needs. Supports the T&C to provide training to ensure implementation of core inclusive programming.Coordinates with the T&C and uses classroom observations and collected data reports to review concerns related to a childs development, behavior and program participation. Assists classroom Direct Care teams to develop and implement ISPs/BSPs and monitors their effectiveness. Models the strategies outlined in the plan, observes the team¿s implementation of the strategies, and provides supportive and constructive feedback. Works with classroom teams to discuss strategies and adjust plans. Serves as a coach to help classroom teams and CYP Professionals develop goals centered around evidence-based inclusion practices and pyramid level supports and plan/implement action steps to achieve goals. Interactions and Relationships Interacts professionally with employees, parents, volunteers and local installation command personnel.Participates actively and positively in managing and resolving issues with parents, volunteers, and/or employees.Assists in establishing a program environment, which sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth and adults. Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with adults, children and youth. Intervention and Other Services Collaborates with and maintains a network of military and community agencies, provides information and referral, and may serve on local early education councils or advisory groups alongside DoD Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) family support providers and School Liaisons (SLs).Coordinates with CYP and specialized services, when early intervention services occur in a CYP setting, to ensure staff work together to integrate services for each applicable child in CYP environments and daily routines.
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. Responsible for compliance with child abuse and neglect reporting requirements. Participates in meetings at varying levels within the local area/military Services/DoD.Completes a variety of assessment data and other metrics as required by the assigned Installation CYP Administrator. Completes various job-related reports.Participates in meetings at varying levels within the local area/military Services/DoD. Collects and maintains up-to-date statistical data for planning and reporting purposes in accordance with higher headquarters and statutory requirements Completes various job-related reports and responds to data calls.
Qualifications
IAW the Military Child Care Act, OPM, OPNAV 1700.9E and DoDI 6060.2, minimum education requirements are as follows:
A bachelors degree in child development, early childhood education, special education, youth development, psychology, social work, elementary education 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. AND four years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth is required.
Professional knowledge of child and youth development, early intervention, special education, early childhood inclusion, and evidence-based and trauma-informed practices that support inclusive environments related to birth to 18-year-olds.
Professional knowledge of observation and assessment methods and implementation science. Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as they apply to CDCs, school age centers and community-based support services. Skill in respectful, reciprocal communication with families; 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 behavioral assessments and collaborating with a team to design, implement, and monitor resulting BSP.
Proficient 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 childcare or group setting. Ability to develop, collect, and analyze 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.
The Special Needs Inclusion Coordinator is required to have mobility necessary to ensure safety of children and youth and engage in repetitive actions such as walking, standing, bending, stooping, sitting on the floor, and lifting up to 40 pounds. They must have the visual and auditory capabilities to supervise children and youth, to comply with sight and sound supervision requirements and to provide immediate responses when applicable. Activities may require the incumbent to drive an automobile (including driving a government vehicle while transporting children and youth). However, most of the work is done in indoor and outdoor classroom settings or activity areas.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries and State Criminal History Repository Check (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age.
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website:
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
STEP 1 - College Transcript(s) or Education Certificate(s), (REQUIRED IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY)
A degree from an accredited college/university may be used to qualify for this position, or in combination with experience, as noted in the minimum qualification section of this announcement. If using education to qualify, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s), indicating degree conferred, or a copy of your degree as an attachment to your profile under My Job Applications https://careers.usmc-mccs.org to be considered. Applications received without appropriate documentation will be ineligible for consideration.
STEP 2 - If prior military, upload a copy of your DD214 Member 4 Copy as an attachment to your profile under My Job Applications https://careers.usmc-mccs.org.
Selective Service Registration: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and are at least 18 years of age, government employment requires that you must register with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions. You must be able to show proof of registration or your exemption, as part of the required suitability background investigation.
NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or submitted is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify applications, resumes, or answers submitted by any applicant. To check the status of your application or to return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
VACANCIES MAY BE FILLED BY METHODS OTHER THAN THE MERIT STAFFING PROGRAM WHEN IT APPEARS THAT THE BEST QUALIFIED PERSON CAN BE OBTAINED FROM OTHER SOURCES.
Closing Statement
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.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.
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 National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). 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.
Required Documents:
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
This position is located at CAMP PENDLETON, CA. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a SPECIAL NEEDS INCLUSION COORDINATOR (SNIC).
Effective 1 June 2025, a 100% discount will be provided to the first child (youngest child) and a 25% discount to each additional child of a Child & Youth Program (CYP) employee enrolled in a MCCS child development center or school-age care program during the 2025 fiscal year.
This vacancy is also eligible for the following Employee Benefits:
401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 5% employer match
NAF Pension Plan, employee contribution only 1% (May be eligible to buy back military service time)
Medical and dental insurance
Inexpensive life insurance covers up to 3x your annual salary
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
Health Savings Account
Short Term Disability Insurance up to 60% of your salary
Federal Long Term Care
Up to $3,000 a year for Tuition Assistance up to graduate level
Leave Donation Program for life's emergencies
Immediate Annual and sick leave accrual
Major Duties
INTRODUCTION: 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 behavior support processes, provides ongoing educational opportunities, conducts needs and non-clinical assessments, and remains aware of early intervention and other services and provides referrals within the military and surrounding areas. Major duties and responsibilities of the Special Needs Inclusion Coordinator are organized by category. These tasks are summarized below. Duties include but are not limited to: Classroom/Program Inclusion Supports Coordinates across multiple delivery systems using evidence-based inclusive practices and leveraging existing approved Department of Defense (DoD) or Marine Corps tools, resources, and approaches (e.g., Marine Corps CYP Inclusion Protocol and Behavior Support Process). Administers, implements, and monitors inclusion supports and behavior support processes in classrooms/programs. Assists in the development and implementation of Inclusion or Behavior Support Plans (ISP/BSP). Assists CYP professionals in recognizing and responding appropriately to children and youth displaying concerning or unsafe behaviors. Collaborates with the Training and Curriculum Specialist (T&C) to train and coach CYP professionals to implement, monitor, and maintain ISPs/BSPs, implemented through continued observation and the correct use and application of support strategies and/or required accommodations. Coaches CYP Professionals to observe childrens/youths development and individual needs, communicate effectively with families, and enhance their classroom/activity area environment and curriculum to promote inclusion and meet diverse learning needs. Develops and maintains a resource library to include a variety of learning materials, activities, parent support materials, and related publications pertinent to serving children and youth in inclusive environments and/or with developmental delays, disabilities, or behavior support needs. Leads and conducts inclusive program/classroom assessments at regular and periodic intervals. Serves as a core member of the installation Accommodations Collaboration Team (ACT) and Inclusion Action Team (IAT) and monitors compliance with Service policy, DoD instructions, and federal law. Gives input into the development of CYP employee and parent handbooks, supports implementation and provides interpretation of content, and implementation of inclusive practices. Participates in parent conferences/meetings at a DoD installation, as needed. Spends at least 50 percent of time in classroom/activity area settings, promoting, modeling, coaching, and mentoring CYP Professionals to promote implementation of inclusive practices. Conducts non-clinical and behavioral assessments using approved assessments, identified screening, and observation tools to support the development of ISPs/BSPs. Supports the identification of needs and classroom supports for children and youth through observations conducted by CYP Professionals.
Major Duties
CONTINUED: CYP Professional Education and Coaching Coordinates with the T&C to provide regular training and coaching opportunities on child observations, positive behavioral supports, inclusive practices, and use of the classroom/program environment to meet diverse learning needs. Supports the T&C to provide training to ensure implementation of core inclusive programming.Coordinates with the T&C and uses classroom observations and collected data reports to review concerns related to a childs development, behavior and program participation. Assists classroom Direct Care teams to develop and implement ISPs/BSPs and monitors their effectiveness. Models the strategies outlined in the plan, observes the team¿s implementation of the strategies, and provides supportive and constructive feedback. Works with classroom teams to discuss strategies and adjust plans. Serves as a coach to help classroom teams and CYP Professionals develop goals centered around evidence-based inclusion practices and pyramid level supports and plan/implement action steps to achieve goals. Interactions and Relationships Interacts professionally with employees, parents, volunteers and local installation command personnel.Participates actively and positively in managing and resolving issues with parents, volunteers, and/or employees.Assists in establishing a program environment, which sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth and adults. Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with adults, children and youth. Intervention and Other Services Collaborates with and maintains a network of military and community agencies, provides information and referral, and may serve on local early education councils or advisory groups alongside DoD Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) family support providers and School Liaisons (SLs).Coordinates with CYP and specialized services, when early intervention services occur in a CYP setting, to ensure staff work together to integrate services for each applicable child in CYP environments and daily routines.
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. Responsible for compliance with child abuse and neglect reporting requirements. Participates in meetings at varying levels within the local area/military Services/DoD.Completes a variety of assessment data and other metrics as required by the assigned Installation CYP Administrator. Completes various job-related reports.Participates in meetings at varying levels within the local area/military Services/DoD. Collects and maintains up-to-date statistical data for planning and reporting purposes in accordance with higher headquarters and statutory requirements Completes various job-related reports and responds to data calls.
Qualifications
IAW the Military Child Care Act, OPM, OPNAV 1700.9E and DoDI 6060.2, minimum education requirements are as follows:
A bachelors degree in child development, early childhood education, special education, youth development, psychology, social work, elementary education 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. AND four years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth is required.
Professional knowledge of child and youth development, early intervention, special education, early childhood inclusion, and evidence-based and trauma-informed practices that support inclusive environments related to birth to 18-year-olds.
Professional knowledge of observation and assessment methods and implementation science. Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as they apply to CDCs, school age centers and community-based support services. Skill in respectful, reciprocal communication with families; 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 behavioral assessments and collaborating with a team to design, implement, and monitor resulting BSP.
Proficient 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 childcare or group setting. Ability to develop, collect, and analyze 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.
The Special Needs Inclusion Coordinator is required to have mobility necessary to ensure safety of children and youth and engage in repetitive actions such as walking, standing, bending, stooping, sitting on the floor, and lifting up to 40 pounds. They must have the visual and auditory capabilities to supervise children and youth, to comply with sight and sound supervision requirements and to provide immediate responses when applicable. Activities may require the incumbent to drive an automobile (including driving a government vehicle while transporting children and youth). However, most of the work is done in indoor and outdoor classroom settings or activity areas.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries and State Criminal History Repository Check (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age.
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website:
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
STEP 1 - College Transcript(s) or Education Certificate(s), (REQUIRED IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY)
A degree from an accredited college/university may be used to qualify for this position, or in combination with experience, as noted in the minimum qualification section of this announcement. If using education to qualify, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s), indicating degree conferred, or a copy of your degree as an attachment to your profile under My Job Applications https://careers.usmc-mccs.org to be considered. Applications received without appropriate documentation will be ineligible for consideration.
STEP 2 - If prior military, upload a copy of your DD214 Member 4 Copy as an attachment to your profile under My Job Applications https://careers.usmc-mccs.org.
Selective Service Registration: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and are at least 18 years of age, government employment requires that you must register with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions. You must be able to show proof of registration or your exemption, as part of the required suitability background investigation.
NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or submitted is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify applications, resumes, or answers submitted by any applicant. To check the status of your application or to return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
VACANCIES MAY BE FILLED BY METHODS OTHER THAN THE MERIT STAFFING PROGRAM WHEN IT APPEARS THAT THE BEST QUALIFIED PERSON CAN BE OBTAINED FROM OTHER SOURCES.
Closing Statement
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.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.
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 National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). 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.
Required Documents:
- Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
- If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
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