[Hiring] CACFP Specialist @CHILDRENS HUNGER ALLIANCE

Role Description

Recruit and train child care centers and family child care providers in operating the Child and Adult Care Programs (CACFP); conduct monitoring reviews and complete required documentation; provide technical assistance and customer service to child care centers staff and family child care providers; conduct and report outreach activities; participate in regional, state and team meetings; all other duties as assigned.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruit and train child care centers staff and family child care providers.
• Conduct on-site monitoring reviews of child care centers and in-home reviews of family child care providers.
• Provide technical assistance/customer service to child care centers and family child care providers to ensure they are claiming and meeting program requirements.
• Review and process all required paperwork.
• Monitor and process disallowances on monthly claims.
• Train and support providers and center staff on the Minute Menu system.
• Conduct and report outreach activities for child care centers and family child care providers.
• Conduct and report center and provider resource distribution.
• Maintain an organized electronic file for each child care center and family child care provider, including all required documents.
• Develop and maintain appropriate community contacts to increase awareness of CACFP and bring additional resources to the program.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of CACFP regulations of ODE, USDA, CHA, etc.; especially policies and procedure related to child care centers and family child care meal pattern requirements.
• Complete and submit on time, accurate weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly reports to Director of Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Manager.
• Assist in the development of promotion, education, and program specific resources.
• Participate in regional, state, and team meetings.
• Follow Ohio law regarding reporting of cases of suspected child abuse/neglect.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nutrition, Child Development/Early Childhood Education or 2 years relevant experience deemed appropriate; experience with structured child care programs and training preferred.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program regulations and the following:
• Child nutrition
• Child development
• Early Childhood Education
• Program implementation and evaluation

Skills

• Highly effective communication and presentation skills - written and oral.
• Planning, organizing, prioritizing and time management skills; able to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups.
• Ability to use computer, including email, the Internet, and various software programs.
• Ability to use technology and innovative strategies to create effective nutrition education materials and train adults.
• Positive and resilient.

Job Working Condition

• Typical office environment.
• Frequent travel within Region.