CACFP Monitor

Community Action Partnership of Cambria County•Johnstown, PA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time position responsible for ensuring compliance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) regulations. The role involves monitoring centers, maintaining accurate records, providing training, and assisting with daily operations to ensure the well-being and proper nutrition of children.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Current PA driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities prior to employment.
Must obtain Child Abuse, PA State Police, NSOR, and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances prior to starting employment.
Must pass tri-annual physical exam and must meet vaccination requirements set by funding sources.
TB screening.
Working knowledge of computers, including MS Word, Excel, and other related programs.
Working knowledge of CAPCC Early Childhood programs.
Proficient oral and written communication skills.
Proficient reading and writing skills.
Proficient basic math skills and ability to analyze collection data/spreadsheets.
Ability to train and explain meal count collection process to staff or assigned parties.
Ability to deal tactfully with the public.
Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates experience working in a child-oriented group setting.
Associates Degree

Responsibilities

Ensures all children are appropriately chaperoned and never left unattended in all situations such as facility, transportation, playground, or community outing.
Ensures the accuracy of Attendance and Meal Counts.
Monitors each center kitchen/dining area three (3) times per program year (food preparation and food service) of all meal options.
Inputs data into Child Plus, and other necessary systems.
Maintains current Child and Adult Care Food Program Child enrollment forms.
Maintains current Child and Adult Care Center Meal Benefit Income Eligibility forms.
Keeps current on Income Eligibility Guidelines.
Verifies accuracy of monthly meal counts for fiscal.
Plans and conducts CACFP training to all applicable staff upon initial hire, annually and as needed.
Maintains up to date training documentation.
Eats with children sharing the same menus, while demonstrating socially acceptable behaviors and manners.
Practices daily health routines and follows emergency procedures if needed.
Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
Participates in any assigned training opportunities, onsite or web based as needed.
Provides assistance as needed at the center.
Attends evening meetings and participates in job related training as required.
Follows the program procedures relating to confidentiality.
Performs overnight travel as required.
Mandated Child Abuse/Neglect reporter.