POSITION SUMMARY:
Under
the direction of the Food Service Director, the Supervisor - Child Nutrition
Programs is responsible for the administration and supervision of the Child and
Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in Family Day Care Homes and the Fresh Fruits
and Vegetable Program (FFVP). This includes administering, planning, analyzing,
directing, assessing, promoting and evaluating operations in order to meet
operational, accountability and financial goals for the programs. The ability to work independently and with
minimal supervision and work well with others is essential.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Supervises Child and Adult
Care Nutrition Assistants;
Assists in the planning of
work schedules, setting priorities and implementing changes as required;
Participates in the evaluation
of performance of technical personnel within the department;
Interprets and
facilitates the enactment of policies and regulations which govern the programs;
Develops management
systems to meet Federal and State Guidelines;
Develops, organizes
and conducts staff in-services;
Prepares reports and
coordinates the processing of claims ensuring accuracy and compliance with
program requirements and federal and state regulations;
Assists the Director
in budget preparation, annual reports and financial analyses of the programs;
Maintain liaison with
Child Care Agencies, Local Coalitions, Department Leaders and State Agencies;
Develop and implement
training sessions for all CACFP providers;
Promotes the CACFP by
attending outreach workshops for Child Care providers;
Conducts information
programs in Nutrition Education and responds to inquiries from community, staff
and Child Care Providers;
Develops and conducts
nutrition education activities for students in FFVP schools;
Promotes the Fresh
Fruit and Vegetable Program to parents;
Visits child care
providers’ homes to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations;
Attends state
meetings and workshops; and
Other duties as
assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
In-depth
knowledge of human nutrition or food technology;
Thorough
knowledge of program administration, procedures and previous supervisory
experience;
Thorough knowledge of the Child Nutrition
Program regulations and policies;
Possess
effective, professional oral and written communication and human relations
skills;
Ability
to implement fiscal and managerial controls;
Knowledge
of basic accounting; and
Ability
to work effectively with providers and the general public under stressful conditions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s
degree from an accredited college or university in Nutrition or Food Services
Management required. Master’s degree in
administration, Food Service Management or related field preferred. Registered dietician with the Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics preferred. A
minimum of three (3) years of administrative or supervisory experience in food
services, accounting, budget and management, required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
ServSafe
certification is required within sixty days of employment. Candidate must
possess an appropriate Driver’s License, insurance, and a reliable vehicle.
Certification as a School Food and Nutrition Specialist (SFNS) is preferred or
certification level one through three, School Nutrition Association, is
preferred. Registered
dietician with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises
the CACFP Nutrition Assistants and assigned Clerical Staff.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.