Day Care Homes Monitor I/II

Kings Community Action Organization • Hanford, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) and make a difference in Kings County, CA as a Day Care Homes Monitor. KCAO envisions a future where all people in Kings County are able to live with dignity, have access to available resources and have the opportunity, motivation and ability to live economically productive and satisfying lives. Our Mission: Working as a team, KCAO will seek and provide programs that develop self-sufficiency in individuals, families, and communities within Kings County. Our Vision: Kings County residents and communities will achieve self-sufficiency through the high quality and client-focused programs of KCAO. We are a private nonprofit helping people and changing lives in Kings County since 1965. Do you see yourself as part of our team of passionate, committed, and caring people? The Day Care Homes Monitor will assist in implementing the Day Care Home Program in compliance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) regulations and the California State Department of Education requirements.

Requirements

• Day Care Monitor I: High school diploma or GED equivalent AND thirty (30) hours of documented training in food service and/or Nutrition; AND at least one (1) year experience in food service management that includes working with a child care food program or school lunch program.
• Day Care Monitor II: AA or AS degree in Home Economics, Nutrition Science, Food Service or related field and 2 years work experience in school nutrition or an institutional food service program, OR High School diploma or GED and at least four (4) years work experience in school nutrition or an institutional food service program.
• Travel and attend out of area meetings and conferences as per the funding source(s).
• Work variable hours and days, including those outside regular Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. business hours.
• Reliably and consistently report to assigned work location on time.
• Ability to be contacted outside of regularly scheduled work hours in case of emergency.
• Meet and maintain KCAO hiring requirements which include: Criminal Record Clearance including California DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse Centralized Index (CACI), and the California Sex and Arson Registry (CSAR) (Megan's Law).
• Reliable, insured transportation and valid Driver License.
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) acceptable to KCAO's vehicle insurer.
• Health examination with tuberculin clearance.

Responsibilities

• Monitors family child care providers to ensure compliance with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Child Care regulations.
• Conduct required CACFP monitoring visits to assigned family child care homes, including: Pre-approval visits, Regularly scheduled monitoring visits, Unannounced reviews (as required by CACFP regulations).
• Observe meal service to ensure meals are prepared and served according to CACFP meal pattern requirements.
• Reviews menu planning worksheets and contracted home provider's menus for compliance to (CACFP) regulations.
• Review menus, meal counts, enrollment forms, income eligibility statements, and attendance records for accuracy and compliance.
• Identify deficiencies, document findings, and provide corrective action guidance to providers.
• Prepare written monitoring reports and maintain accurate, timely case documentation.
• Assists in providing training to staff and contracted family child care providers on meal preparation, sanitation, record keeping, and nutrition education.
• Assists in preparing the CACFP reimbursement claim.
• Monitors CACFP eligibility and license documentation for contracted homes.
• Attends all meetings and in-service training sessions as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Follow safety protocol and standards.
• Assist Nutrition Education & Hunger Prevention Director as required/requested.
• Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as directed.
• Day Care Home Monitor I is an entry level position, and individuals are expected to advance to Day Care Home Monitor II upon satisfactory performance and meeting the necessary requirements, and when a vacancy exists.
• Day Care Home Monitor II performs at an experienced level, may carry a greater workload, works independently or with little direct oversight, has advanced knowledge of CACFP Day Care Homes guidelines.
• Day Care Home Monitor II may train new staff on CACFP Federal and State guidelines related to Day Care Homes enrollment, and monitoring.
• Provides annual mandatory training for providers in Spanish and English.
• Prepares and reviews monthly reports to ensure provider payments.

Benefits

• KCAO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace
• KCAO participates in the E-Verify program that electronically confirms an employee's authorization to work in the United States that complies with the I-9 form.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED