Nutrition Program Coordinator

About the role

Under the general direction of Human Services Supervisor- ADRC/Aging Services, the Nutrition Program Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day management and administrative functions of the county operated nutrition program in accordance with State and Federal Older Americans Act policies and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all programs and services within the Nutrition Program which includes writing grants, ensuring all reports are submitted to the state on a timely basis, and program participants are properly enrolled and recorded in the consumer database
• Accurately process referrals for meal services including conducting Nutrition assessments
• Implement Federal, State, and local policies and procedures for the Nutrition program
• Develop and recommend nutrition program policies and procedures to the Supervisor
• Communicate regularly with Supervisor regarding unit issues/concerns
• Assist Supervisor in overseeing day-to-day nutrition operations, including guidance and leadership to meal site managers; training, coordinating work assignments, scheduling, monitoring performance, approving time-off, and payroll entry
• Assist in orientation and training functions; assist in identifying ongoing training needs for all staff and provides feedback to supervisor
• Work in close conjunction with meal site managers for daily operation workflow; communicate with the Supervisor to problem solve for quality control and program concerns
• Coordinate services and scheduling of Nutrition Program staff including site managers and volunteers
• Use computerized database and spreadsheet programs to accurately complete monthly reports
• Ensure that supplies are inventoried and ordered on a monthly or as needed basis
• Oversee meal delivery schedules and fill in as needed
• Ensure that dining sites and volunteer drivers have supplies available for day-to-day operations
• Operate dining sites by filling in for absent Dining Site Managers
• Ensure and maintain food safety standards according to local, state and federal codes
• Coordinate health/wellness and nutrition education or recreation programs/activities for the dining sites as well as for home delivered meal participants
• Assist with the development of meeting agendas for Program staff and Committees
• Assist with recruitment and training of Nutrition Program staff and volunteers
• Attend meetings/training as required
• Regular attendance and punctuality required
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/equivalent and four (4) years' previous administrative experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered
• Must successfully pass caregiver and criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree
• Work experience in nutrition or working with special population groups

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of food service management
• Knowledge of physical, psychosocial and economic conditions affecting older people
• Knowledge of programs and services available to older adults from the ADRC and other agencies
• Knowledge of modern office methods and practices
• Knowledge of business English and spelling
• Time management skills
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with County HIPAA policies and procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain effective public and working relationships
• Ability to work with people of all ages
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to work with volunteers
• Must meet requirements of Dodge County Driver Qualification Policy
• Must obtain WI Food Certification within 90 days of hire

Physical and Work Environment

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force
• Work regularly requires sitting; frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands and fingers to handle or feel and repetitive motions; and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms
• Work has standard vision requirements
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy office setting although may have limited work outdoors

Schedule

Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pay

Starting wage: $26.32/hr. Full Time, Non-Exempt

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – available for use after 30 days of employment
• 10 observed paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – with employer contributions
• HRA
• Life insurance, Long-term disability, Short-term disability and Flex spending
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) – an exceptional pension plan with employer match (upon vesting) and lifetime retirement payment

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