Health and Nutrition Manager

Waldo Community Action Partners (WCAP) is seeking a Health and Nutrition Manager!

Sign on Incentive of $3,000 Available – $500 payable after successful completion of 90 days, $1,000 payable after successful completion of 6 months and $1,500 after successful completion of one year.

WCAP is a charitable, educational, 501(c)(3) private non-profit organization. It is designed to utilize and mobilize public and private resources to assist low-income Waldo County residents in the alleviation of poverty and address its underlying causes.

The Health and Nutrition Manager is responsible for the organization and implementation of the health, safety, and nutrition content area according to Head Start Performance Standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Health and Nutrition Coordination and Supervision of Children:

1. Monitors classrooms to ensure ongoing safe and healthy environments in partnership with Site Supervisors.

2. Monitors the ongoing health status and needs of enrolled children by ensuring completion of health checks, incident reports, administration of medications per program policies, and implementation of the program’s exclusion and readmittance policies and procedures.

3. Identifies and supports staff and families in meeting 30-day medical home, dental home, insurance, and immunization mandates and educates families on importance.

4. Obtains hearing and vision screenings for each child within 45 days of enrollment. Forwards results and notification on any recommended follow-up to families within 10 days of screening,

5. Identifies and supports staff and families who have not provided required medical/dental screening forms within 90 days of enrollment. Works with Family Advocates to assist families, when necessary, to complete and obtain documentation. Collaborates with the management team around families who have not supplied required documentation by the 90th day of enrollment for a case-by-case determination of whether the child should be restricted from attending the program until such documentation can be provided.

6. Works cooperatively with the area school nurses and School Nutrition Directors at all school collaboration sites.

7. In collaboration with the Primary Care Physician, classroom teachers, and parent(s), develops an Individual Health Plan (IHP) for any child who has a health concern that requires treatment or monitoring, prior to the child’s first day of participation. Works with Primary Care Physician on an ongoing basis to ensure all children’s individual health needs are met.

8. Provides staff with information to distribute to families on nutrition and health-related issues and communicable disease outbreaks monthly.

9. Monitors local health trends and respond appropriately.

10. Coordinates with classroom staff to ensure that health activities are incorporated into the curriculum in addition to daily tooth brushing and hand washing.

11. Ensures post-partum health visit occurs for all enrolled pregnant women.

12. Provides consultation and support to Family Service Staff to provide required health services to all enrolled families to meet all federal and state regulations.

13. Coordinates with Nutrition Consultant to ensure dietary needs of children are met and Nutrition Plans are created as needed.

14. Conducts heights and weights for all Head Start children within 30 days of enrollment and again in the spring.

15. Report program-wide BMI percentages in late fall to all families.

Supplies and Equipment Management:

1. Ensure chefs maintain up to date kitchen supply inventory.

2. Coordinates equipment servicing and service contracts as needed.

3. Prepares orders for contracted food and kitchen supply vendors and approves local food, supply and equipment purchases followed established procurement procedures.

4. Arranges for distribution and food kitchen supply deliveries to designated sites.

Records Management:

1. Coordinate with the Operations Specialist to capture and enter health and nutrition data.

2. Maintains children's health records in Childplus to monitor medical and dental data, vision and hearing screenings, immunization status, results and follow-up treatment information.

3. Monitors injury reports to ensure child and staff safety.

4. Reviews health files monthly and arrange medical and dental follow-up with staff and families to meet program regulations.

5. Updates local health resource list for families annually.

6. Approves supply purchases as necessary within content area.

7. Reports health and nutrition information to Staff, Policy Council, and Board of Directors via the monthly report.

8. Ensures achievement of health outcomes and related data.

9. Coordinates monthly menus to meet Head Start Performance Standards and CACFP requirements with final approval by Nutrition Consultant.

10. Updates all program nutrition forms annually or as needed to ensure adequate program monitoring and compliance.

Personnel Management and Supervision:

1. Provides technical assistance and support for Early Head Start kitchen staff.

2. Consults with the CACFP monitor to provide technical assistance.

3. Plans and coordinates all nutrition and food service training held during annual pre-service.

4. Provides support and assistance to staff located in school sites as may be needed for meal service and nutrition components of programming.

5. Manages personnel actions, hiring, supervising, and annual evaluation of supervisees.

6. Manages personnel in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations and WCAP policies, protocols, practices and procedures.

7. Oversees appropriate training and/or professional staff development for direct reports.

Planning and Coordination:

1. Updates written nutrition and health plans and policies annually in collaboration with Health Advisory Committee, staff, Policy Council and WCAP Board of Directors,

2. Organizes and holds a Health Services and Mental Health Advisory Committee (HSMHAC) meeting at least four times a year.

3. Coordinates a minimum of two trainings for parents each year concerning health related issues and policies.

4. Approves for purchase health supplies and maintain a monitoring system for distribution of supplies to centers.

5. Issues medical and dental purchase orders for appointments, services or equipment when Head Start is acting as payer of last resort.

6. Keeps up to date on State and Federal regulations governing all aspects of the Head Start program relevant to this position.

7. Takes the lead role for content area specialty training for both staff and families.

8. Maintains working relationship with Consultants; updates MOU annually.

9. Participate in Maine State Health and Nutrition Coordinators groups.

10. Provides mealtime management and family style serving support and training to school site food service staff accordingly.

11. Collaborates with Management Team and School Food Service Directors to provide dietary/medical restrictions and/or substitutions for children as necessary and provide information/directions to appropriate staff.

Professional Growth and Development:

1. Maintains qualifications for this position as required by Head Start and state child care licensing regulations.

2. Attends professional development opportunities presented by Head Start or other professional organizations as appropriate.

3. Attends all regularly scheduled Head Start meetings, trainings and events including, but not limited to, team meetings, and WCAP staff days.

Leadership & Teamwork

1. Builds cooperative goals and relationships of mutual trust.

2. Works in collaboration with Agency staff to facilitate a team environment.

3. Demonstrates effective communication skills in building relationships with all employees and clients.

4. Collaborates with all partner agencies to assure effective communication processes across agencies.

5. Adheres to Agency policies in the use of computer technology and all telecommunication devices.

6. Performs light housekeeping duties in classroom and building as necessary.

7. Shares monitoring of voice and email systems.

8. Follows Code of Conduct.

Safety Coordination:

1. Conducts Health & Safety inspections at least four times during the program year.

2. Monitors classrooms for health and safety routines and compliance.

3. Conducts Pre-Service Health & Safety training for all department staff.

4. Assures completion of monthly safety inspections in partnership with the Management Team.

5. Assures First Aid and CPR training is available annually to Head Start staff and families.

Qualifications:

General Requirements
- Must be able to pass a physical examination and TB screening.
- Must have adequate transportation, a valid driver's license and meet WCAP's insurance
requirements.
- Must meet WCAP’s background clearance requirements.
- Valid Criminal Record History Check (CHRC) through DOE.

Experience and Skill Requirements
The following experience and skills are considered essential:

· At least three years of work experience in the health and nutrition field, preferably working with young children.

· Strong communication, organizational, observational, and meeting facilitation skills.

· Basic computer literacy skills.

· Familiarity with Head Start Standards.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong time management and organizational skills.

· Proficient skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Education Requirements:

The following education requirements are considered essential:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Human Development, or related field required.

· Licensed Registered Nurse preferred.

· CPR/ First Aid Instructor preferred.

** All requirements and skills are essential, unless otherwise indicated

A detailed job description is available on our website: www.waldocap.org. Please submit a completed WCAP employment application also available on our website to: Human Resources, WCAP, PO Box 130, Belfast, ME 04915. This position will remain open until a suitable applicant is found. WCAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.91 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $24