Health and Nutrition Manager

About the role

The Manager of Health & Nutrition supports the health and nutrition systems and services within a program, guiding the health and wellness curricula, program planning, policy development and training. You will provide technical and management support to the Head Start / Early Head Start programs to ensure effective coordination, implementation and monitoring of the health and nutrition services.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate systems for the delivery of health, nutrition and safety services. Includes center and, where applicable, home-based services.
• Meet federal, state, and program documentation requirements by maintaining accurate, objective, complete, timely, and well-organized child records as they relate to health and nutrition, both on paper and in designated online systems.
• In collaboration with education staff, research, evaluate and prepare recommendations on health, nutrition and safety curricula to ensure compliance with Performance Standards and monitor for fidelity in implementation.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families.
• Protect the safety of children by ensuring the implementation of active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time.
• Attend home visits, parent conferences, or health when requested or as necessary.
• Visit each site and classrooms on a regular basis (4-6 hours per month per site) to conduct observations, provide training and technical assistance, coaching and mentoring.
• Facilitate the ability of all enrolled pregnant women to access comprehensive services through referrals to include nutritional counseling, food assistance, oral health care, and mental health services.
• Oversee tracking of all related health and nutrition screenings and assessments and participate in local evaluation activities, when applicable.
• Ensure the mobilization and documentation of matching/in-kind funds.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Certification/Diploma or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a health or nutrition-related field; plus at least three (3) years of relevant work experience in a position that directly relates to the provision and management of Health and Nutrition services for young children and their families.
• Extensive knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards as well as health and nutrition services for infant, toddler and preschool programs.
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Demonstrated knowledge of administration, budgeting, purchasing systems management, and public relations skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing consistent, stable and supportive relationships with young children.
• Proven ability to exercise professional judgment and evaluation before making decisions.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, children, parents and outside agencies.
• Demonstrated successful ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams at all levels—both internal and external.
• Proven successful problem-solving and time management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging.