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 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.
• 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 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.

Qualifications

• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or English).
• Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records check, sex offender registries, employment, and education verifications (including child abuse registry check if required by state regulations) and pass all state and local health requirements required post job offer and prior to employment.

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.
• Keyboarding and computer use.

Benefits

Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family. Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability benefits. Health Savings Accounts (HSA): Option to select HSA if enrolled into a High-Deductible Health Plan in which the company matches a portion of the contribution. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Option to enroll in health care and dependent care options. Life: Agency paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefits (AD&D). Family: Parental/adoption, fertility benefits Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees Retirement: Retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year) Wellness: Health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events Employee Assistance Program: Free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships.

Pay

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

Schedule

Full-Time Regular Supervisor Title: Program Director Division: Head Start