Nutrition Assistant

Inspire • Sunnyside, WA

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About The Position

Position Purpose Position is responsible for assisting the Lead Nutrition Specialist in carrying out various nutrition programs, including United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) programs. Distinguishing Characteristics Inspire Development Centers provides early Childhood Education (ECE) and social services to 3,110 children in center-based and home-based setting, at more than 25 Child Development Centers (CDC) throughout the State of Washington. At these sites, Inspire employs over 1,000 staff on a $52 million annual budget. Inspire provides these services under various federal and state funded programs with differing regulations and stipulations, which must be coordinated and adhered to, including, but not limited to: Regional Head Start (RHS), Migrant Seasonal Head Start (MSHS), Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), and Early Head Start (EHS). The organization is required to meet an annual quota of non-federal share (in-kind) funds. A large majority of children’s first language is Spanish. Over the past 40 years, Inspire has strategically and incrementally increased its capacity to address the rapidly changing needs of its families and communities. Supervisory and Other Relationships Nutrition Assistant reports to the Lead Nutrition Specialist. Although supervision is not a regular part of the job, incumbent may assist in providing training and technical assistance to employees and Center Managers. Examples of Essential Duties and Accountabilities The following examples of duties and accountabilities illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position.

Requirements

• AA degree in office administration or a closely related field, with two (2) years experience in an administrative assistant, data clerk or secretary role; or ()
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledgeable in various training techniques and ability to conduct training for various learning/communication styles
• Knowledge of office administration procedures
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly and efficiently
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to read, write and interpret documentation
• Strong customer service focus
• Ability to work with culturally diverse employee population
• Proficiency with personal computer, including Microsoft Office
• Accurate data management, documentation and recordkeeping skills
• Valid Washington State driver’s license
• Must provide a yearly driving abstract
• Must maintain acceptable driving history
• Proof of automobile insurance
• Ability to travel to perform job duties and responsibilities
• Must pass initial and periodic criminal and background check
• Must pass initial and periodic employee health clearance; (present it within forty-five (45) days of employment)
• Current First Aid / CPR cards; (obtain the training within thirty (30) days of employment)
• Subject to initial and periodic TB screen
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV / AIDS) training; (obtain the training within thirty (30) days of employment)
• Blood Borne Pathogen training; (obtain the training within thirty (30) days of employment)
• Subject to random drug screen
• Must sign a Confidentiality Agreement
• Must complete and sign a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement on an annual basis.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Head Start experience.
• English/Spanish bi-lingual fluency.
• Current knowledge of human nutrition and food service programs, including USDA and CACFP

Responsibilities

• Tasks include providing training and technical assistance to Center staff regarding accurate and timely data entry into the meal service data base, online food ordering system, and other databases used in food procurement.
• Tasks include processing, verifying and maintaining accurate and legally compliant documentation relating to nutrition and food services programs, including, but not limited to: nutrition site visits, correspondence, nutrition referrals, USDA/CACFP materials/information and confidential information regarding children with specialized dietary needs. Duties may include participating in file consolidation and audit procedures, including gathering records from other departments and/or employees. Duties also include maintaining accurate meeting minutes.
• Tasks include compiling reports and verifying data from the meal service database for accuracy, including, but not limited to attendance/meal service counts, nutrition referrals, site visits, USDA/CACFP and Sysco budget reports.
• Tasks include drafting documents and correspondence, typing menus, updating Food Service Manual, WSMC Recipe book, and meeting minutes.
• Maintain confidential information, which includes, but is not limited to: health records, and participant personal and income information.
• Responsible for contributing in any procedure or activity that fosters the contribution of in-kind funds, through the request of goods, services, cash donations, and/or through encouraging professional, community members and parents to volunteer time to the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree