Child Nutrition Program Specialist
Child Nutrition Program Specialist
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Job Title: Child Nutrition Program SpecialistFLSA Status: ExemptPay Grade: 102Work Days: 226Reports To: Child Nutrition Program CoordinatorPrimary PurposeTo provide child nutrition training in all phases of program operations for school/Child Nutrition Program staff and for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) classes. Provide training and technical assistance to contracting entities (CEs) as described in the current Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) contract.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Education/CertificationBachelors degree (Institutional Management Food Service Business Nutrition Family and Consumer Science Public Health Education or related field)Registered Dietitian (preferred)Culinary Chef (preferred)Special Knowledge/SkillsTeam oriented attitude and desire to work collaboratively with ESC staff campus/district/charter school personnel.Knowledge of current federal nutrition program regulations trends and methods used in the efficient operation of child nutrition programs. Strong organizational communication public relations and interpersonal skills including project management efficient time management and effective conflict management skills.ExperienceThree to five years of successful experience in the management of school or institutional food service operations.Prior experience as a Child Nutrition Director (preferred)Three years of training experience with adults (preferred)Essential Duties and Responsibilities*This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair hiring and pay decisions.**This position may be partially or completely funded using grant and/or federal monies and is assigned programs to include activities designed to enhance the effective and coordinated use of funds.Actively participate in and/or provide leadership for interdepartmental teams to help improve student performance in the region improve the ESCs internal operations and meet the established goals and objectives for the ESC.Is responsive as the first point of contact to all stakeholders in the education community. Coordinate and sponsor regional training that provides technical assistance in all phases of program operations for Child Nutrition Program professionals.Host and instruct at regional summer training per the current TDA contract.Collaborate with other regions to facilitate the implementation of statewide training.Provide training and technical assistance to contracting entities as required by the current TDA contract. o Travel to CEs for inperson visits weekly. o Up to 50 travel required including outoftown and to other ESC RegionsProvide remote and onsite technical assistance to CEs scheduled for TDA Administrative Reviews (AR) including required Corrective Action Documents (CAD) if applicable o Provide specific technical assistance in necessary areas should a followup review be required by TDA.Attend training and other professional development to maintain knowledge/skills to provide a high level of technical assistance.Attend required state staff meetings required by TDA.Attend and participate in special committees and workgroups as directed by TDA.Maintain effective program budgets reporting information and CE files according to TDA and ESC Region 11 guidelines. Function within the policies and administrative procedures of the TDA Food and Nutrition Division and ESC Region 11.Perform duties in the ESC Child Nutrition Specialist Management plan. Responsibilities may change from year to year or during the year subject to changes in legislation regulations policies or other guidelines governing the Child Nutrition Programs as prescribed by the TDA Food and Nutrition Division. Perform additional duties as designated by TDA Food and Nutrition to ensure the effective operation of the ESC Child Nutrition Unit.Perform other duties as assigned.Supervisory DutiesNoneEquipment/Specialized Software UsedComputers projection devices control panels in meeting rooms printers productivity software software specific to the job assignment network resources internet resources and other hardware and software necessary to perform the functions of the job effectively and efficiently.Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors)Mental: Public relations and people skills are always required work with frequent interruptions and maintain professional composure and confidentiality under stress.Physical: Occasional prolonged and irregular hours ability to move tables and chairs and load/unload boxes and materials. Prolonged use of a computer.Environmental: Open Cubicles/workstationsEvaluationAnnual performance evaluation will be performed in accordance with the adopted policies of the Education Service Center Region 11. Employment in this position is contingent upon performance need and funding.This position is 100 funded using Grant funds and is assigned programs to include activities designed to enhance the effective and coordinated use of these funds.
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