LOCATION: Orlando

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Supports the Head Start and Early Head Start (HS/EHS) program by planning, administering, and overseeing the required Program for Nutrition Services are delivered to children and families in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Ensures implementation of all requirements regarding nutritional services has been met in accordance with Head Start performance standards and USDA guidelines.
Oversees the nutritional program to ensure the nutritional needs and feeding requirements of each child, including those with dietary needs and children with disabilities is being met. Also, ensures a variety of foods which consider cultural and ethnic preferences and which broadens the child’s food experiences.
Collects relevant information related to nutritional needs of all children in the EHS/HS program and ensures proper medical documentation is provided.
Serves as the resource of information concerning major community nutritional issues, as identified by the Health Services Advisory Committee or the local Health Department.
Establishes a system of ongoing communication with the parents of children with identified nutritional needs to facilitate the implementation of a follow up plan.
Conducts classroom visits to monitor classroom nutritional practices, including, meal service, recommended USDA meal patterns, nutritional activities, and family style eating, etc. Provides technical assistance and follow up to staff and families and reports all findings to Site Supervisor and Health and Nutrition Coordinator.
Complete heights, weights, hemoglobin/hematocrit and head circumference (for infants) family contacts and follow-ups input into the ChildPlus Data System throughout program year.
Submits monthly report of activities with the applicable Program Information Report (PIR) information to Health and Nutrition Coordinator.
Completes monthly meal count and attendance reports for agency operated sites and submits to the 4C Food Program.
In Agency operated sites, communicates with food catering vendors and school districts to resolve concerns related to contract compliance and daily operational activity. Assists in maintaining the food service contracts.
Coordinates and conducts, parent education activities including opportunities to assist individual families with food preparation and nutritional skills. Promotes family involvement in the total nutrition program. Counsels families concerning nutritional needs and may refer family to a local nutrition professional.
Purchases and delivers food/formula not provided by vendor for agency sites in a timely manner as requested by sites.
Assures the nutrition services follow the USDA Child Care Food Program requirements and that the program meets recommended dietary allowances of the National Research Council. Ensures menus are available to families and posted in classrooms.
Ensures nutrition lesson plans are developed and implemented by Education unit. Purchases and provides food and other supplies for nutrition activities when requested. Ensures that the supplies are delivered in a timely manner.
Supports the Health and Nutrition Coordinator with the preparation and expenditure of the nutrition budget.
Collaborates with other staff to assess the nutritional status of pregnant women enrolled in the Early Head Start program and provides nutrition counseling and food assistance, if necessary.
Recruits eligible children into HS/EHS, including children with disabilities.
Seeks in-kind (donated time, services, products, cash) for the program and ensure in-kind is documented accurately and timely.
Participates in the Agency’s Quality Improvement Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Knowledge of child nutrition, USDA guidelines, and safe food handling practices.
Ability to understand, process and facilitate the implementation of the requirements outlined in the Head Start Performance Standards and all other applicable laws and regulations related to the Head Start Performance Standards, to include the Active Supervision of children.
Knowledge of curriculum design and the ability to train adults in a learning environment.
Ability to demonstrate skills in problem solving and organization.
Ability to interact with young children.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, families, and food service directors and other nutrition professionals.
Ability to operate a personal computer.
Ability to navigate the Internet. Ability to gain knowledge of Child Plus software.
Ability to gather and analyze data and make concise, accurate reports and recommendations.
Ability to work and communicate with people from various multi-cultural backgrounds and socio-economic levels.
Sensitivity to the needs, abilities, beliefs, and attitudes of individuals within and outside the Agency, including but not limited to customers and co-workers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a related area such as foods and nutrition, dietetics or home economics;
Two (2) years of experience in community nutrition including services to children 0 - 6 years preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

Must meet criteria for background screening as required for child care personnel in child care licensing regulations.
Possession of a valid Florida Drivers License and daily access to reliable transportation to and from work and for travel to off-site locations.
Commission on Dietetics credentials preferred.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

Ability to set up meetings/trainings including moving tables, chair, etc. and cleanup.
Position requires bending, stooping, and kneeling.
May be required to perform moderate lifting, approximately 30-50 pounds, for example in lifting children.
Required to stand and/or be in continuous motion for extended periods of time while performing job functions.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle for travel to off-site locations.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Office and off-site work environment. Frequently travels and conducts business in classroom settings.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases, including blood borne pathogens.
May be required to work nights, holidays, and weekends.
Local travel required. Ability to travel in/out of state for training as needed.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

The ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or qualitative productivity standards.
The ability to maintain reasonably, regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.
Compliance with all personnel policies of the Agency.

SALARY: $40,851.00 TO $42,890.75 annually

PAY GRADE:10

Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

To apply: Join our team today! Apply directly with our website. Positions are available in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. Apply at https://4cflorida.org/careers/