Dr. Janet Hooten, Ed.D

Experience

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  MCCS, MCB Camp Pendleton

  Apr 1995 - Apr 2009

  Responsible for the day to day operation of a child development center with a capacity of 200 children. Recruits and supervises a large diversified work force of over 50 staff of early childhood professional, paraprofessional, janitorial, clerical, food service, cooks and entry level child care staff. Programs include full day, part day, hourly child care and school age care options. Establishes staff development opportunities. Identifies employee Recruits and supervises a large diversified work force of over 50 staff of early childhood professional, paraprofessional, janitorial, clerical, food service, cooks and entry level child care staff. Establishes staff development opportunities. Resolve employee and parent issues and complaints. Evaluates performance, and enforcing discipline. Follow EEO policies and communicating support of policies to subordinate personnel. Establishes and implements an on-going early childhood education program to promote the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of children. Implements Accreditation programs. Develops parent/community programs. Collaborates and implements special services for children and transportation to and from school. Provide information regarding child assessment for parents. Coordinates a parent involvement committee. Prepares year-round market plan for operation and recruitment. Formulates and implements fire, health, safety, nutrition and environmental policies/procedures for children, staff and facilities. Enforces internal controls/prepares budget to maintain accountability and security of funds, supplies, equipment. Ensures compliance with the DoD regulations, MCO, Base Orders and other directives. Teaches management techniques and supervisory skills to subordinate staff. Provide monthly status reports of income and expenses. Maintain contact with local agencies on and off installation. Utilizes Leadership diplomacy skills. Show less Major duties consist of managing the day to day operation of Family Child Care program at Camp Pendleton and Mountain Warfare Training Center (MWTC), Bridgeport CA. Responsible for monthly training, mentoring, and assisting w/individual educational plans of Child Care Providers and Staff members; prepare operational budget with Non-Appropriated Funds/Appropriated funds; Functions include interpretation and implementation of governing regulations; Development of local policy and procedures for development, submission, training philosophy, adherence to program strategy, accuracy/problems, and compliance w/published guidance. Provide educational and professional mentoring. Conducts workshops, briefings to ensure understanding of program development process, milestones, and staffing requirements. Conducts training and training development studies; Develops training materials, including identifying learner characteristics, objectives, applied training strategy, validating training materials, and evaluating training. Promoting a variety of training activities designed to achieve awareness of child and adult safety and preventive measures. Work w/training department personnel from various agencies tasked w/program functions, and coordinate w/department heads of Safety, Fire, Sanitation and Naval Hospital for inspections and implementation of new regulation, and training. Resolves personnel performance and discipline problems; Compiles statistical date, develop written and performance tests and survey instruments, and determining reliability/validity of instruments, Implements Base Orders, MCO, DoD OPNAV and OSHA regulations. Knowledge of Early Childhood principles, theories and research to develop, implement and monitor developmentally appropriate practices in program; Knowledge of social services delivery systems, concepts, principles, theories, and practices relating to the social or behavioral science fields. Show less

  • San Luis Rey CDC Director

    Jan 2008 - Apr 2009

  • Family Child Care Director

    Apr 1995 - Jan 2008
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  MCCS, MCB Hawaii

  Apr 2009 - Jan 2014

  Serves as the Program Manager of the installation Family Care Branch Program and dual positioned as the Children, Youth and Teen Programs Administrator that includes oversight and management of: operation of facilities; programming and related services; supervision of financial, personnel and property resources; planning, implementation of services and execution of associated initiatives. Independently oversees day-to-day operation of the program that encompasses: mission, function, operation, activity, laws, rules and regulations authorized and funded by the agency. Uses expertise in family care support services to provide direct oversight and monitor of: the Exceptional Family Member Program and support services, CYTP, facilities and services, and contractor services. Also provides ancillary support for the School Liaison program. Work with military families in identification and placement of exceptional family members; oversight of and management of policy, resources and facilities to support military families and integration with MCCS strategic plan. Serves as the installation subject matter expert for Family Care programming and CYTP exercising management direction over a large diversified program and supervises Supervises 10 program managers and related staff and responsible for 160 plus employees to include: assigning, distributing, evaluating work; coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring employees; approving and disapproving leave, recommending and completing personnel actions, recommending and completing performance reviews, recommending and administering discipline, recommending and administering incentive awards, signing timecards, training employees, keeping abreast of and actively supporting the principles of the EEO program, and prevention of sexual harassment.Formulates, Prepares financial plans and related records and reports and exercises authority of approved NAF and APF budgets, food programs, and facility improvements. Show less Serves as the Administrator for Children, Youth and Teen Programs for MCB Hawaii, exercising management direction over a large, diversified program that promotes social, cognitive, language and physical development of children and youths, ages six weeks to eighteen. CYTP includes;Child development centers, adjunct child care organizations; family child care homes; resource and referral services, child care in unit settings, short term alternate child care, cooperative child care programs, school age, youth and teen programs and activities. Serves as advisor and subject matter expert to senior executives in interpreting DoD, DoN, and Marine Corps CYTP policies; coordinating with other organizations and community agencies or persons as required. Prepares information papers, briefings, and decision papers. Resolves most concerns, complaints, and investigations. Monitors implementation of policies involving certification, staffing requirements, fee policies, and program delivery. Facilitates interaction among all program components:staff, parents and community. Plans, organizes work, and manages internal procedures and resources. Prepares financial plan and related records and reports and exercises authority of approved NAF and APF budgets, food programs, and facilities improvements. Develops long range human resource plans in conjunction with operating directors, and exercises internal personnel management authorities with regard to 13 subordinate supervisors and staff specialists under direct supervision and indirectly 160 child development program assistants, technicians, and other staff members. Supports EEO policy, and ensures compliance with fire, safety, sanitation, and other environmental issues. Provide training to subordinate staff and Trainers on child development, creative curriculum, second step violence prevention, baby signs, inc., child abuse reporting and identification, administering medications and DoD and Marine Corps rules and regulations. Show less

  • Family Care Branch/Children, Youth and Teen Programs Director

    Aug 2009 - Jan 2014

  • Children, Youth and Teen Programs Administration

    Apr 2009 - Jan 2014
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  CNIC, Navy Child and Youth Programs Headquarters

  Jan 2014 - Apr 2016

  Child and Youth Programs Specialist

  Serves as the subject matter expert for CYP on planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating Navy CYP on policy interpretation and consultation related to programming. Ensure compliance with all applicable directives and regulations to include DoD, OPNAVIST, Operational Manuals, Safety, Fire, Sanitation and applicable agencies. Conduct annual unannounced visits, site surveys and higher headquarters inspections of CYP to ensure compliance with policies and regulations. Prepare accurate visit and inspection reports of findings. Conducts professional and accurate briefings with commanders and staff members. Identifies discrepancies, discusses alternatives with staff and recommend corrective actions to the Commander. Provide technical assistance to field level staff on matters related to CYP delivery. Identifies trends and issues, and assists in designing and developing Headquarters and higher-level initiatives. Develops and briefs senior staff and base level personnel on activities and program requirements. Prepare supporting documentation for presentations and proposals. Prepare correspondence, briefs, action documents, routing sheets, point papers and slide presentations for use by management officials. Develop and conduct CYP training for installations, training agendas, and researches and selects training topics. Draft proposed changes to Navy CYP directives and operations guidance. Assist in establishing policies, procedures and operational guidance for management of CYP in accordance with public law, public policy, and the directives of the Department of Defense and United States Navy. Examine and analyze applicable directives and operational guidance for both military and civilian sectors to determine applicability to Navy CYP operations and administration. Design, implement, analyzes, and evaluates ongoing programs for children, youth and teens, Knowledgeable of EFMP’s Case Management System, Child and Youth Management System, and Military Child Care. Show less

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  CNIC Navy Region Southwest, Fleet and Family Readiness

  Apr 2016 - now

  Is the SME with extensive skills and ability to facilitate safe, healthy, secure and developmentally appropriate child and youth services on Navy policies for Child and Development Centers, Child Development Homes, School Age Care programs, Youth Programs, School Liaison program to provide technical direction and guidance for the functional operation of such programs.Extensive skills, knowledge and ability plan and execute the Regional CYP through the administration, operation and technical direction of all delivery systems and program components for children and youth from 6 weeks to 18 yrs of age including: full time child care programs; before/after school care; recreational programs; teen, sports and fitness programs, part day care, hourly care, evening and weekend care, emergency care, special needs care, respite care, parent education, and extended staff development programs.Facilitate the identification of services and placement of children and youth for authorized patrons with information and education on options available. Extensive knowledge of budgeting, financial management and planning and a working knowledge of project planning and initiation including knowledge of construction and special projects.Skill in program planning and projection, organizing, management, and administration to devise and carry out the variety of exceptionally complex programs components and services in the Region. Ability to supervise others, exercise sound business skills, and provide positive personnel management. Ability to formulate management techniques or practices to accommodate unique or special problems or situations related to the CYP. Ability to conduct comprehensive analysis of organizational structures, methods, and procedures. Ability to negotiate agreements, settle disputes, obtain and maintain good relations, ensure bargaining in good faith is recognized and accepted by labor units. Possesses strong communication skills. Kowledge of EEO program and objectives. Show less

  • Regional Child and Youth Program Manager

    Apr 2016 - now

  • Regional Child and Youth Program Manager

    Apr 2016 - now