Nutrition Services Specialist-Lead bei United Planning Organization (UPO)

About UPO

The United Planning Organization (UPO) is the designated Community Action Agency for Washington, DC, and has served the residents of the District since 1962.  Our Vision for the future is “UPO’s Washington:  A city of thriving communities and self-sufficient residents.”   Our Mission is “Uniting People with Opportunities.”  Our Promise:  Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live.  We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

About the Office of Early Learning (OEL)

OEL’s Mission

In collaboration with Family and the community, we will educate, empower and support children by providing continuous high quality comprehensive services to achieve successful parent engagement and positive child outcomes.  The UPO Office of Early Learning has a special focus on helping children from birth to age 3 to grow and thrive in a healthy, supportive environment.  Our Early Head Start programs provide infants and toddlers with the tools needed to develop their social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and language skills—steering them in the direction of happiness and success.

POSITION: Nutrition Services Specialist-Lead (1)

PROGRAM/DIVISION: OEL

BULLETIN No: 01082025

SALARY RANGE: $ 84,474 -$ 88,998 (Commensurate with Experience)

OPENING DATE: August 13, 2025

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

FIRST SOURCE: N/A

MAJOR DUTIES:

Provide the lead direction, administration and monitoring of the USDA CACFP   and Early Head Start nutrition services program area.

Coordinate and plan activities and areas of discussion, with the Health Services Specialist, for the quarterly Health Advisory Committee meetings. 

Develop and implement nutrition programming for families and staff. Create and maintain relationships with community partners to provide nutrition and food resources to families and children. 

Responsible for carrying out goals, policies and activities designed to implement objectives and program standards; update annual and as needed nutrition policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory agencies standards. 

Evaluate the nutritional assessments for each family to provide nutrition treatment programs and/or nutrition education; conduct nutrition services budget; monitor meal preparation and service; coordinate activities with other component heads. 

Manage records for USDA reimbursement; develop and negotiate food service contracts.

Evaluate the nutritional assessments for each family to provide nutrition treatment programs and/or nutrition education; conduct nutrition services budget; monitor meal preparation and service; coordinate activities with other component heads. 

Manage records for USDA reimbursement; develop and negotiate food service contracts. In collaboration with the nutrition services specialist monitor food service cost, equipment and operations including distribution and inventory in compliance with local and state health, sanitation, and safety standards.  Monitor on a quarterly basis EHS centers and slot purchase partners. Serve as one of the point of contacts and authorized signer for OSSE-CACFP program. Complete and submit CACFP Annual Application for all OEL centers, collect, verify and report CACFP monthly reimbursement claim paperwork for centers, and submit monthly claims for all OEL centers to ORCHARD system. Complete and maintain OSSE-CACFP Monitoring 3x per year for each center with follow-ups as needed for centers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, Health and Human Service or related field and two years of experience; food handler’s certification, registered dietitian and experience working with a Head Start or Early Head Start program. Knowledge of rules, and regulations related to food service, USDA guidelines. Food handler’s certification.  Reliable transportation must be able to travel to various sites.  Excellent working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point) and ability to use/learn electronic time-keeping program. Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds.   

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in nutrition, Health and Human Service or related field and two years of experience; food handler’s certification, registered dietitian and experience working with a Head Start or Early Head Start program. Knowledge of rules, and regulations related to food service, USDA guidelines.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

This is a Special Trust position subject to mandatory random drug and alcohol testing

This position IS in the collective bargaining unit of the CWA Union

Competitive Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k) Matching Plan 100% Vested

Annual Leave 4.5 hours every pay period

Sick Leave 4.5 hours every pay period

2 Personal Days (after 6-month introductory period)

Paid Holidays

Ongoing Professional Development

Other 

Apply Today: Submit a resume, and a copy of your Degree or Transcripts to our  Career Center

UPO is an Equal Opportunity Employer