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.
• Monitor health and nutrition services throughout program. Collect and use quality data to support the use of effective practices that have a positive impact on family and child outcomes, including school readiness.
• Participate in the development of integrated school readiness plans. Assist in development of program training plan.
• Assist in providing training, coaching and technical assistance to staff, parents and volunteers.
• Assist in developing and monitoring of health and nutrition budgets.
• In coordination with supervisor who has responsibility for procurement of materials, identify and prioritize materials and equipment needed.
• Work cooperatively with staff to integrate health and nutrition services with education, disability, parent engagement, and family services.
• Secure contracts and interagency agreements with community service providers to enhance local delivery of comprehensive services to children and families.
• Analyze information and then create and submit required reports.
• Responsible for the implementation of health services advisory committee in collaboration with a range of community specialists (e.g., medical, dental, speech, nutrition, mental health).
• Oversee Child Care Food Program, planning menus in coordination with Food Service Manager and Nutritionist.
• Supervise and ensure that USDA records and reports are maintained and submitted, including funding applications.
• 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.
• Work with other members of Management Team to ensure comprehensive and integrated child and family services in the areas of health.
• 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.
• Provide a newborn visit with each mother and baby to offer support and identify family needs.
• 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.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

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.

About Us: We are looking to build an inclusive team at Save the Children. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal: Paid time off, Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life Insurance, Parental/adoption, Fertility benefits, Employee Rewards Program, 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.