Nutrition Services Coordinator bei Harris County Department of Education

Primary Purpose:

To develop, implement, monitor and coordinate the nutrition and food services areas, to train, mentor and support staff to achieve program goals, and to promote culturally and developmentally appropriate nutrition practices.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics, Human Nutrition, Food Sciences or related field
• Registered/Licensed Dietitian preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Ability to effectively coordinate services for young students and their families
• Ability to interact with diverse populations
• Proficiency with a variety of software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking skills preferred

Experience:

• Three to five years of experience in community, public health or school nutrition or related nutrition practice
• Experience with pre-school, toddler and infant nutrition
• Food service experience desired

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Model HCDE and Head Start’s mission, vision, and values.
2. Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure integration and consistent delivery of all Head Start services.
3. Implement and monitor the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
4. Coordinate and implement all aspects of the program’s food services component, including menu and special diet development, permits, licenses, equipment and vendor relations; use and maintain the program’s food services software.
5. Develop written procedures for implementing the nutrition and food services components of the program; assist with development of the annual food budget and maintain ongoing tracking of food service expenditures.
6. Conduct nutrition assessments of students and provide follow-up services to families, as applicable.
7. Provide training, technical support and guidance to staff on nutrition, food service, and program procedures; provide nutrition education to students, staff and families.
8. Provide on-site mentoring to food service staff on a regularly scheduled basis; provide ongoing feedback on performance objectives, to ensure the effective delivery of services to students and families.
9. Regularly review program reports to monitor compliance in Nutrition Services and other program areas, compile information for required program reports.
10. Develop relationships with service providers and community members to maximize program resources and secure nutrition-related community resources.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.