Head Start Health & Nutrition Coordinator, Flagstaff
Head Start Health & Nutrition Coordinator, Flagstaff
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Job Description
$26.24/hr 40 hrs/wk 52 wks/yr
Summary
In compliance with Federal Law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Working under general supervision and with moderate difficulty this position is responsible for providing assistance in the planning implementation monitoring and evaluation of the Health and Nutrition program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists with planning implementing monitoring and evaluating program activities to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements and any other related requirements
- Develops comprehensive training and technical assistance in the areas of health nutrition and food service
- Conducts nutrition assessments as needed to ensure compliance Develops community partnerships to meet the health and nutritional needs of children and families
- Collaborates on menu and recipe and development to ensure that food service providers menus comply with all applicable standards and regulations
- Assists with the development and implementation of Individualized Care Plans including CACFP-compliant menu modifications that meet individual nutritional needs Assists with training and monitoring of nutrition consultants
- Provides nutrition education for parents children and staff to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and CACFP requirements
- Represents the Health and Nutrition program at local state and regional levels
Other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Health Nutrition or other related field of study; and three years experience in conducting health and nutrition assessments; OR an equivalent combination of education training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Criminal Background Check
- Fingerprint Clearance Card Level I
- Motor Vehicle Report (annually)
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:
Health and/or Nutrition Certification (preferred)
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Head Start Performance Standards
- State childcare licensing regulations
- Health and nutrition
GENERAL COMPETENCIES:
- Analytical thinking
- Communication (written and verbal)
- Community partnership/stakeholder development
- Cultural competence
- Discretion
- Initiative/innovation
- Mentoring/training competence
- Organizational skills
- Problem solving skills
TRAVEL REQUIRED:
X < 5% < 25% < 50% < 75% 100%
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Physical Activity: Frequent sitting listening talking reaching walking standing finger use grasping feeling and repetitive motion. Occasional climbing stooping kneeling crouching crawling and lifting.
Physical exertion: X Sedentary; Light; Medium; Heavy; Very Heavy. Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amounts of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body; involves sitting most of the time.
Visual requirements: Close visual acuity for compiling and analyzing data; viewing a computer screen; and reading.
Working conditions: Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
NACOG is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion gender age sexual orientation national origin disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by the state federal or local law. NACOG is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individual with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Human Resources Director .
Benefits include: Agency Paid Health Dental Vision Arizona State Retirement (ASRS); Sick & Holiday Pay
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
