The Family Engagement and Empowerment Division (FEED) California Department of Social Services is seeking an Child Nutrition Consultant (CNC) who are highly motivated, self-starters that can perform compliance reviews of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). These administrative reviews (ARs) include child care centers, adult day care centers, emergency shelters, at-risk child care centers and day care home reviews to ensure state requirements and federal regulations are met. In addition, they will complete highly sensitive assignments which involve follow-up, complaints, problematic and seriously deficient reviews.

Job Description and Duties

The CNC will organize, plan and complete the ARs within the established timeframes. The CNC is required to provide training, technical assistance, and consultant services to CACFP operators in such areas as nutritional needs of children; evaluating methods of food service; conducting administrative reviews of program operators to determine compliance with applicable laws and rules, including at a minimum - meal counting, eligibility, recordkeeping, financial management to CACFP operators and stakeholders; assisting operators in planning, developing, and implementing coordinated food service with nutrition education programs; and planning, organizing, and conducting training conferences. The CNC may also provide leadership and training to incumbents in the Child Nutrition Assistant or comparable class.

This position requires at least 50 percent travel. Travel is expected within the local area region and throughout California.

Child Nutrition Consultant - How to Apply and Completing Examination: Refer to website at: Child Nutrition Consultant - Jobs at CDE (CA Dept of Education)

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may apply for and take this examination. All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements to be accepted into the examination.

View the Child Nutrition Consultant classification specification at: Child Nutrition Series - CalHR

Part-time or full-time jobs, regardless of whether paid or volunteer positions, and inside or outside California state service will count toward experience.

Benefits: The state offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, long-term care and disability insurance, as well as paid leave. Please see the Benefits section below for more details.

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Telework / Remote Work Information: This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Specific telework arrangements may be discussed in more detail with the respective hiring manager. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the Department of Social Services policies. Headquarter location will be designated based on the selected candidate's primary residence location, and/or the closest CDSS location.

Need help understanding the examination and hiring process? Do you have a question about CDSS? We'd love to hear from you! Please contact us at Recruiter@dss.ca.gov. Please include the job classification and job control number in the subject line.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Must apply for the position via CalCareers. Final Filing Date: 5/10/2024

Salary: $5,580.00 - $7,616.00 per Month

Learn more: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=429920

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,580.00 - $7,616.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Sacramento, CA 95814: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95814