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.

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.
• 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.
• 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: 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.

Other benefits include:

• Paid time off: 10 days winter break and 5 days spring break, 5 personal days, 11 holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year.
• Health: 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.
• Certification and tuition assistance.