Nutrition Coordinator

Chicanos Por La Causa•Pueblo, CO

10d•$58,000 - $65,000

About The Position

CPLC's Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs are committed to giving every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, an opportunity to succeed in school and life. Provides full-day, full-year early childhood development services to low income children, ages 0-3 years, and their families in educationally-stimulating learning environments. POSITION SUMMARY The Nutrition Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating implementing and monitoring the operation of the CPLC Early Childhood Development (ECD) Colorado Nutrition Content Area. Ensures the Nutrition Content Area is in compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and Colorado laws and regulations. Plans, develops, and implements training for staff, Family Child Care Providers, parents, and volunteers related to Nutrition in collaboration with Health Coordinators. Promotes school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success as it relates to this position. Actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environments. Maintain all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment. Facilitate health practices to keep children safe in the school, outdoor and indoor environments.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in nutrition or other health related field
Working knowledge of Colordo's EPSDT/Medicaid guidelines health care providers and community resources related to nutrition services.
Administrative ability in organization and coordination of nutrition services.
Knowledge of the United States Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)/Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements, administration and reporting system.
Experience working with low-income and culturally diverse children, families and communities.
Strong oral and written communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to generate reports and be able to understand the context and how it fits the program.
Experience working with comprehensive record keeping systems.
Proficient computer, software (e.g. Microsoft Office 365, Adobe) and web-based systems ability.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years' experience of working in a community health system that serves culturally low-income children and families.
Training or course work in early childhood nutrition and children with special needs.
Knowledge of early childhood development and/or HSPPS and Head Start Act.
Bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

Planning, coordinating implementing and monitoring the operation of the CPLC Early Childhood Development (ECD) Colorado Nutrition Content Area.
Ensures the Nutrition Content Area is in compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and Colorado laws and regulations.
Plans, develops, and implements training for staff, Family Child Care Providers, parents, and volunteers related to Nutrition in collaboration with Health Coordinators.
Promotes school readiness by preparing children and families for school and life success as it relates to this position.
Actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environments.
Maintain all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment.
Facilitate health practices to keep children safe in the school, outdoor and indoor environments.