Food Program Monitor (5198)

Lutheran Services Florida • Tampa, FL

13d

About The Position

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is seeking a Food Program Monitor to monitor day care homes (DCH) and ensure compliance with DOH/USDA regulations. The role includes visiting providers, documenting compliance, processing claims and enrollment forms, providing training, and preparing schedules and reports. The position requires travel to assigned child care sites and work across office, child care, kitchen, food preparation, and storage environments.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED; a CDA or associate degree is preferred. Required experience is either two years in a food program or three years in Head Start, VPK, preschool, a Day Care Center, or a Day Care Home. Candidates must be bilingual in English and Spanish, have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, good math and organizational skills, strong oral and written communication skills, and a valid driver's license, reliable car, and sufficient insurance. The role reports to the CCFP Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in a food program, or three years of experience in Head Start, VPK, preschool, a Day Care Center, or a Day Care Home.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good math skills and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to interact with the public and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs of the service population.
• Valid driver's license, reliable car, and sufficient insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

• CDA or associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Visit each Day Care Home and document compliance with current DOH/USDA guidelines, regulations, and the procedures manual.
• Perform follow-up visits when a Day Care Home is not in compliance.
• Ensure each provider’s claim is accurately processed and forward claim reports to providers.
• Ensure enrollment forms, including providers’ own-child enrollment forms, are processed before approving payment.
• Provide annual training and pre-approvals as directed.
• Prepare meal planning schedules, site reviews, and periodic reports.
• Maintain a visit schedule and travel log.
• Attend required trainings.
• Provide one-on-one technical assistance and training to Day Care Homes as needed.
• Organize and maintain Day Care Home provider files.
• Submit required reports and documentation accurately, completely, and on time.
• Maintain effective working relationships with Day Care Home providers and collaborate with other Monitors and the Administrative Assistant.
• Adhere to LSF policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 24/7 online access to doctors through telehealth.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to 1x salary.
• 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday.
• Generous paid time off policy starting at 16 working days per year; Head Start employees’ paid time off and holiday schedule may differ.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% discretionary employer match, or 3% student loan repayment reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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