Nutrition Coordinator

Community Teamwork•Lowell, MA

19h•$28 - $31

About The Position

This position provides monitoring, training, technical assistance, menu review, and claims support for CTI's Child and Family Services Division as the Sponsoring Agency for CACFP Essential Functions and Responsibilities: This position provides monitoring, training, technical assistance, menu review, and claims support for CTI as the Sponsoring Agency for CACFP Conduct and participate in required CACFP monitoring activities for compliance, including desk reviews and on-site visits, CACFP meal patterns and service procedures, etc. in accordance with federal, state, and agency requirements. Prepare and review monitoring reports with division programs and provide follow-up guidance. Provide CACFP training and ongoing technical assistance to program staff, food service teams, and administrators. Review monthly meal counts, attendance, and supporting documentation for accuracy, compliance, and reimbursement integrity. Submit monthly reimbursement into DESE portal. Monitor claim trends, errors, and disallowances and provide follow-up guidance as needed. Maintain accurate records to support fiscal accountability and CACFP reimbursement requirements. Collaborate with food service staff on menu planning, substitutions, and product compliance. Promote nutrition best practices aligned with all funding sources and agency standards. Review and process medical statements for food allergies, intolerances, and disabilities; share information and guidance with food service staff. Maintain complete and accurate CACFP files, including monitoring records, training logs, menus, claims, medical statements, etc. Work collaboratively with internal teams, external stakeholders and regulatory agencies while maintaining confidentiality. Support case management meetings and food service tasks as needed. Contact other consultants when necessary and assist with referrals to outside agencies when warranted. Uphold the values of CTI Equity, Integrity, Compassion. The duties listed above are representative of the work performed. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associates degree
Strong proven leadership and decision-making abilities.
Excellent communication skills
Excellent customer service, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Desire to work with low income, culturally diverse, and at-risk families and individuals.
Must be able to pass a Background Record Check, including fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

3 years of prior related experience
Registered Dietician or BA Nutrition or Community Health Educator
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish, English/Khmer English/Portuguese)

Responsibilities

Conduct and participate in required CACFP monitoring activities for compliance, including desk reviews and on-site visits, CACFP meal patterns and service procedures, etc. in accordance with federal, state, and agency requirements.
Prepare and review monitoring reports with division programs and provide follow-up guidance.
Provide CACFP training and ongoing technical assistance to program staff, food service teams, and administrators.
Review monthly meal counts, attendance, and supporting documentation for accuracy, compliance, and reimbursement integrity.
Submit monthly reimbursement into DESE portal.
Monitor claim trends, errors, and disallowances and provide follow-up guidance as needed.
Maintain accurate records to support fiscal accountability and CACFP reimbursement requirements.
Collaborate with food service staff on menu planning, substitutions, and product compliance.
Promote nutrition best practices aligned with all funding sources and agency standards.
Review and process medical statements for food allergies, intolerances, and disabilities; share information and guidance with food service staff.
Maintain complete and accurate CACFP files, including monitoring records, training logs, menus, claims, medical statements, etc.
Work collaboratively with internal teams, external stakeholders and regulatory agencies while maintaining confidentiality.
Support case management meetings and food service tasks as needed.
Contact other consultants when necessary and assist with referrals to outside agencies when warranted.
Uphold the values of CTI Equity, Integrity, Compassion.

Benefits

4 Weeks of Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
12 paid holidays.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance-Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Advancement and Professional Development Opportunities
5% employer contribution to your 401K retirement account after 6 months of employment
Great co-workers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action offering a chance to help make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.