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Nutrition Specialist

SCICAP
Chariton, IA Part Time
POSTED ON 8/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/22/2026

SCICAP Early Childhood Program is seeking a professional candidate to serve as a Nutrition Specialist for our Head Start/Early Head Start program. The Nutrition Specialist is responsible for assisting in and ensuring high quality nutrition services are provided in the program. In collaboration with teachers, medical providers and the Health & Nutrition Specialist, the Nutrition Specialist ensures all participants receive age-appropriate nutritional assessments and the menus meet CACFP requirements.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Complete Nutrition Assessments on each HS/EHS child using data received from parents/guardians, medical providers and Health & Nutrition Specialist

· Monitor nutrition components of the program menus to ensure compliance with CACFP requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Must pass criminal record check to be employed (DCI)

· Required fingerprinting every four years

EDUCATION

· Must be a Registered Dietician or Nutritionist with appropriate qualifications

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $28

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