Education Program Specialist

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

19h

About The Position

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Office of Nutrition is seeking an Education Program Specialist to participate in the implementation and oversight of programs and initiatives of the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Requirements

• 6 years' experience in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; current valid driver’s license or ability to secure transportation when travel is required.
• completion of undergraduate core program in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; 4 years' experience in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; current valid driver’s license or ability to secure transportation when travel is required.
• completion of graduate core program in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; 3 years' experience in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; current valid driver’s license or ability to secure transportation when travel is required.
• Master’s degree and 3 years of education experience in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; current valid driver’s license or ability to secure transportation when travel is required.
• The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews.
• The final applicant for this position will be required to submit urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment.

Responsibilities

• Acts on behalf of the Office for Nutrition by independently providing specialized program assistance & guidance to monitor Nutrition Programs with emphasis on the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and affiliated sub-programs throughout assigned areas within the state.
• Interprets state and federal regulations accurately in order to approve or disapprove agreements and applications.
• Monitors and approves program sponsors administrative budgets;
• Conducts onsite reviews of sponsors to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Evaluates food products, meal quality, compliance with nutritional requirements, and maintenance of records.
• Makes appropriate recommendations based on findings.
• Assists, reviews, and monitors sponsor claims submissions.
• Provides customer focused technical assistance to maximize program usage in schools, daycare homes, daycare centers, food service operations, non-profit organizations, and other entities.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees