Mgr, Health & Nutrition

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 it relates 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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Certification/Diploma or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in 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 andNutrition services for young children and their families. Extensive knowledge of Heat Start Program PerformanceStandards as well as health and nutrition services for infant, toddler and preschool programs. Professional proficiency in MS Office suite Professional proficiency in written and spoken English 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 and atll levels—both internal and external Proven successful problem solving and time management skills. Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging

Qualifications

• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or English)

Skills

• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 5-10 pounds constantly, Performing such activities as sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping.

Benefits

Compensation The base pay for this position is starting at $58,549. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, experience, credentials, base salary of internal peers and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

Pay

$64,000-$70,000 (Salary could vary based on qualifications, experience and location)

Schedule

Full-Time Regular