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MCCS Job Opening Information
Position/GradeSPECIAL NEEDS INCLUSION COORDINATOR (SNIC) NF-4 LocationBROWNE & COURTEAU CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERType of AppointmentREGULAR FULL TIMEOpen DateSEPTEMBER 9, 2026Close DateSEPTEMBER 23, 2026Who May ApplyALL SOURCESSalary$85,030Hours of OperationMONDAY - FRIDAY (HOURS VARY BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE FACILITY, OCCASIONAL EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS)[ ] Health Card Required[X ] Background Check Required[ ] Gun Control[ ] Drug Testing Position (DTP)[ ] Valid Drivers License Required
Job 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. 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).
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 lifes emergencies
Immediate Annual and sick leave accrual
Major Duties
The purpose of the position is to provide a comprehensive inclusive approach to serving children and youth, ages six weeks to 18 years, with medical, educational, or other identified needs participating in Department of War (DoW) Child and Youth Programs (CYP). Under the direction of the CYP Director or Coordinator, the position is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of CYP inclusion and behavior support processes; providing ongoing educational opportunities for CYP Professionals and DoW personnel/families regarding inclusion, inclusive practices, and behavior support practices; conducting needs and non-clinical assessments; and maintaining awareness of and providing information and referral to early intervention and other services within military and surrounding area programs. The incumbent coordinates across multiple delivery systems to ensure the use of evidence-based inclusive practices and leverages existing DoW and/or Service approved tools, resources, and approaches to consistently promote inclusion. Incumbent is expected to operate independently with minimum supervision. Work is reviewed in terms of overall effectiveness and successful operation of the program, compliance with policies and regulations, and patron and command satisfaction. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The incumbent must skillfully promote inclusive support and practices through innovative planning, coaching, collaboration, and presentation and through effective interpersonal communication skills, methods, and techniques. CLASSROOM/PROGRAM INCLUSION SUPPORTS Administers, implements, and monitors inclusion supports and behavior support processes in classrooms and programs by using Service-specific related tools (e.g., Army CYS Operational Guidance for Behavior Support, Department of the Air Force CYP Inclusion Guide, Navy CYP Inclusion Standard, and Marine Corps CYP Inclusion Protocol). Assists in the development and implementation of Inclusion or Behavior Support Plans1 (ISP/BSP). Collaborates with the Training and Curriculum Specialist (TCS) to train and coach CYP Professionals to implement, monitor, and maintain ISPs/BSPs, which are implemented through continued observation and the correct use and application of support strategies and/or required accommodations. At installations with Behavior Specialists and/or Special Needs Program Managers responsible for developing ISPs or BSPs, the position supports monitoring and implementation of the plans within the classroom. Coaches CYP professionals to observe children/youth development and individual needs, communicate effectively with families, and enhance their classroom/activity area environment 1 and curriculum to promote inclusion and meet 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 and classroom assessments at regular and periodic intervals. Serves as a core member of the installation Inclusion Action Team (IAT)/Multidisciplinary Inclusion Action Team (M-IAT) and monitors compliance with Service policy, DoW instructions, and federal law. Participates in parent conferences/meetings at a DoW installation, as needed. Spends at least 50 percent of their time in classroom/activity area settings, promoting, modeling, coaching, and mentoring CYP Professionals to promote implementation of inclusive practices. Works within a complex environment bringing military and community resources together to foster inclusive practices within DoW CYP. Applies subject knowledge, ensures policy compliance, and uses initiative and creativity in accomplishing plans, outcomes, goals, and objectives. Plans and carries out various phases and projects to support and implement evidence-based inclusive practices and handles conflicts and deviations in accordance with instructions and policies. CYP Leverages strong oral and written communication skills with ability to build and maintain collaborative partnerships with family members, colleagues, organizational leadership, and community support agencies on and off installation.
Major Duties
CONTINUED. CYP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION & COACHING Coordinates with the TCS to provide regular training and coaching opportunities on child observations, positive behavioral supports, inclusive practices, and use of the classroom/program environment and curriculum to meet learning needs. Supports the TCS to provide training to ensure implementation of core inclusive programming. Coordinates with the TCS and uses classroom observations and collected data reports to review concerns related to a childs development, behavior, and program participation. Assists classroom teams to develop and implement ISPs/BSPs and track the plans effectiveness. Models the strategies outlined in the plan, observes the teams 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. Models respectful, reciprocal communication with families; adapts responsive approaches as required to meet the needs of individual families. Executes a practice-based coaching model, facilitating training with adult learners, providing 2 feedback, and adjusting training pace and activities to meet learning needs. Conducts functional behavioral assessments and collaborating with a team to design, implement, and monitor resulting BSP. Professional knowledge of observation and assessment methods and implementation science Leverages their 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. Leverages their ability to develop, collect, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends across the program, communicate trends, and propose solutions to program leadership. NON-CLINICAL ASSESSMENT Supports the identification of needs and classroom supports for children and youth through observations conducted by CYP professionals. Assists direct care professionals in recognizing and responding appropriately to children and youth displaying concerning or unsafe behaviors. Conducts non-clinical assessments using service approved assessments to support the development of ISPs/BSPs as well as Service-identified screening and observation tools. ACCESS TO INTERVENTION & OTHER SERVICES Works collaboratively and maintains a network with military and community agencies, provides information and referral, and may serve on local early education councils or advisory groups alongside DoW 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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The incumbent is required to have mobility necessary to ensure safety of children and youth and engage in repetitive actions such as walking, standing, bending, stooping, and sitting on the floor. The work involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of a wide variety of child and youth activities, programs, and services, such as exposure to disease or injuries. The incumbent 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. The incumbent must communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing to communicate with CYP team and customers, prepare reports and plans, and document observations. Majority of the work is performed in the CYP facility, including classroom settings, activity areas, and outdoor areas, with occasional indoor and outdoor field trips. 3 Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors. Classrooms and office areas are adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The incumbent may work an uncommon tour of duty to include evenings and weekends to accommodate varying program operating schedules. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Serves as a mandatory reporter as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect. Participates in meetings at varying levels within the local area/military Services/DoW. Completes a variety of assessment data and other metrics as required by the assigned Installation CYP Director. Completes various job-related reports. Ability to use Microsoft Software Suite Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Bachelors degree or advanced degree in child development, early childhood education, elementary or secondary education, family and consumer sciences (early childhood emphasis), special education, or other fields appropriate to the position; or a combination of education and experience from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university. AND Minimum of 24 months experience working with children/youth with disabilities and their families, professional experience in a child care or education setting preferred. Demonstrated skill in conducting functional behavioral assessments and collaborating with a team to design, implement, and monitor resulting behavioral support plan. This position has been identified as having regular contact with children under the age of 18. In accordance with Section 231 of the Crime Control Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-647 codified at 34 U.S.C. § 20351) and DoD Instruction 1402.05, favorably adjudicated background checks are required. Position is subject to immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children and youth. Employee is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which includes the influenza vaccine. Must pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals, thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Must complete all DoW and Service training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, and annual ongoing training requirements, and any required certifications. Must maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications. Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
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 applicants 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.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 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:
IMPORTANT: To align with the Merit Hiring Plan, Federal Agencies will not accept resumes that exceed two pages. Accordingly, the NAF HRO will only consider resumes that are two pages or fewer. Resumes exceeding this limit will not be referred and will be deemed ineligible for consideration.
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.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENTS DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.