The Food & Nutrition Coordinator plans and collaborates with other coordinators and staff in the Head Start program to ensure the health and well-being of all children in the Head Start program. Integrates knowledge of evidence-based practices to promote child and family health and wellness to build a health and nutrition program.

NUTRITION ASSESSMENT AND INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT

• Provide oversight, guidance, and training to program staff to complete and interpret Head Start Performance Standards required Nutritional Assessments within 90 days of a child’s program entry.
• Coordinate with Food Services team to develop specialized diets for children with dietary restrictions and assure that all staff understand children’s special needs.
• Coordinate with Health and Family Services team to conduct Individual Care Plan meetings for families of children with specialized nutritional needs, such as children who are underweight, obese, or diagnosed with anemia.
• Provide individualized support to families of children with significant nutritional needs, including regular care conferences, care coordination, and family education.
• Coordinate with Service area teams to develop and implement health and wellness strategies to reduce incidence of childhood obesity.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Assure that all classrooms and centers are in compliance with municipal, state and federal health and safety practices, including ongoing monitoring.
• Assure that all classrooms have up to date food allergy lists that include food substitutions for children with special diets.
• Establish effective health emergency procedures, including conditions for short-term exclusion and admittance; medication administration procedures; injury prevention measures; and hygiene procedures.
• Coordinate with Operations team to assure that facilities meet health and safety compliance regulations.

PLANNING AND ANALYSIS

• Utilize program data to plan and monitor health and nutrition services, including developing systems to assure that all children remain up to date on EPSDT requirements, evaluation and follow up treatment.
• Utilize health and nutrition trend data, community assessment, and other community indicators to inform health and wellness planning, and to target specific interventions to at risk children and families.
• Utilize health and nutrition trend data to identify areas for professional development for staff, as well as to develop health promotion and education campaigns for families.

RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING

• Maintain real time and up to date accurate documentation of all health and nutrition requirements, health and nutrition screenings.
• Ensure that children’s files are in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, licensing and agency’s policies and procedures for the nutrition service area.
• Oversee the CACFP program requirements and ensures accurate and timely submission of monthly attendance and meal count records.
• Submits accurate CACFP enrollment forms monthly as children enroll in the program.
• Submits documentation of all CACFP records upon request.

Full-Time, with benefits

Benefits include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Assistance
• Life Insurance
• 401 (k) Plan
• Master’s in Nutrition Sciences, Public Health or comparable degree required.
• Registered Dietitian or Nutritionist preferred.
• Experience working with families of children 0-5 in low-income communities supporting their health, nutrition, and wellness goals
• Training and Experience in public health, nutrition sciences, nursing, health education, maternal and child health, or health administration.
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills, using MS Office applications and other basic data systems including internet navigation.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the agency’s service population.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Must have valid driver’s license which meets the requirements of the agency’s insurance carrier.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Dietetics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dietitians & Nutritionists: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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