Nutrition Coordinator II
Company: Lutheran Services Florida
Location: Largo
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Nutrition Coordinator II (3199)Pinellas Head Start / Early Head
StartLutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where
children are safe, families are strong and communities are
vibrant.LSF is looking for a talented Nutrition Coordinator II who
wants to make an impact in the lives of children and
families.Purpose & ImpactThe purpose of the Nutrition Coordinator
II is to plans, implements, coordinates, and monitors Head Start
nutrition services and food service programs and activities.
Ensures compliance with HS Performance Standards, USDA Child Care
Food Program, and HS/EHS goals and objectives. Coordinates assigned
activities with other Head Start service areas and with outside
agencies and provide highly responsible and complex administrative
support to the HS/EHS Program. Participates in the HS/EHSQuality
Assurance efforts.Essential FunctionsAssures compliance with
Performance Standards, Child Care Food Program regulations, local
licensingregulations, and Head Start policies and procedures.Writes
the nutrition service plan for Head Start in consultation with
staff, parents and community partners.Reviews nutrition services
plan annually and update as needed.Develops or identifies a
nutrition screening instrument to assess child and family
nutritional status. Trainsstaff in the administration and
interpretation of the screening instrument. Follows up on
screeningsindicating nutritional risk and provide consultation and
training to families. Assures families with nutritionrelated needs
are referred to community resources that provide on-going nutrition
services.Prepares and/or approves menus to assure compliance with
Child Care Food Program and Head Startnutrition guidelines and
regulations. Ensures that dietary modifications are accommodated
for children witha nutritional concern based on a medical diagnosis
and/or a disability, or religious/cultural preference.Assesses the
need for and obtain adaptive eating utensils or other
supplies.Assures food safety. Ensures that applicable staff
receives appropriate food safety/ handling training.Serves as a
liaison with community programs providing nutrition related
services to Head Start and otherlow-income families. Negotiates
partnership agreements with community agencies for support and
servicesto Head Start children, families, and programs.
Participates in negotiations with vendors to assureavailability of
needed supplies and materials at the lowest possible cost and acts
as primary point of contactfor contracted vendors.Develops and
implements a process of on-going monitoring, including regular and
frequent site visits.Ensures food service reimbursement requests
are submitted accurately, timely and assure maximum return;ensure
timely and accurate reporting of data to Federal and State
authorities.Provides and arranges parent and staff training;
provide consultation and nutrition education to parents ofchildren
with nutrition related needs.Participates in the development of the
Head Start budgets. Assures nutrition and food expenditures
remainwithin budget limitations. Prepares specifications for all
nutrition and food service equipment and supplies;order and oversee
the distribution of equipment and supplies.Ensures compliance with
pertinent legislation, regulations, and laws; ensure timely and
accurate reporting ofdata to Federal and State authorities.Serves
on the Head Start Health Advisory Committee. Meet regularly with
the Head Start program director,managers; attend IEP meetings, as
needed. Participates in a variety of meetings, activities, and
events tosupport Head Start and its partners; attend and
participate in professional group meetings and trainingsMaintains
strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start
children, families and staff inaccordance with established policies
and procedures.Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed
necessary by the supervisorAttends all required staff and parent
meetings and activities.Performs other related duties as
assigned.Competencies (Skills/Knowledge & Abilities)Knowledge of
dietetics or nutrition in a community-based setting; nutritional
resources and programs.Knowledge of principles of supervision,
training, and performance evaluation.Knowledge of computers and
information management systems; budget preparation and
control.Ability to communicate nutritional health related
information in a manner easily understood by parents;work with
diverse community, student, and staff groups.Ability to establish,
develop and maintain community partners.Ability to establish and
maintain a record keeping system.Ability to communicate orally and
in writing using correct English usage, spelling, grammar,
vocabularyand punctuation.Exceptional organization skills and
attention to detail are required and the candidate must be able to
meetdesignated deadlines.Required/Preferred Education and
ExperienceEducation:BA/BS Degree in Dietetics, Public Health
Nutrition, Foods and Nutrition, Home Economics, Health Services
Management or closely related field. Registered Dietitian (RD) by
the Commission on Dietetic Registration and/or current active State
of Florida Department of Health Dietitian/ Nutritionist license.
Master's Degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or closely
related field preferred.Experience:Five years increasingly
responsible experience in nutrition services.Head Start experience
preferred.Additional eligibility qualificationsMust be able to lift
at least 45 lbs. Reasonable accommodation may be made for otherwise
qualified persons with disabilities. Employees in this position
will be required to work indoors in a standard office environment,
child care center environments, visit high production food service
kitchens, and come in contact with program staff and the
public.Bilingual preferred: English/Spanish or English and other
languages present in the local area.Also required: Certification in
First Aid and CPR within six months of the date assigned to this
position; and successful completion of a Level II background
screening, local criminal record check and drug screening prior to
hiring.Why work for LSF?LSF offers 60 programs across the state of
Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven
staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming
the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth
opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the
organization.Amazing benefits package including:Medical, Dental and
VisionTeledoc (24/7 online access to Doctors)Employee Assistance
Program (EAP)Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)13 paid
holidays + 1 floating holidayGenerous PTO policy (starting at 16
working days a year)403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary
employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursementTuition
reimbursementLutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity
and inclusion in all business practices. LSF is proud to be an
equal opportunity employer.Lutheran Services Florida Children &
Head Start Services2210 Tall Pines Drive Largo, FL
33771EOE/DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
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