CACFP Education Program Specialist

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 73,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Education Opportunities

Public Retirement

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

The State of Ohio invites applications for an Education Program Specialist in the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s Nutrition Office to support the Child and Adult Care Food Program. You will participate in program implementation and oversight across schools, daycare services, and related entities.

Responsibilities include interpreting regulations, monitoring budgets, conducting sponsor reviews, evaluating meal quality, and providing technical assistance to maximize program usage.

Qualifications

• 6 years experience in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; current valid driver’s license or ability to secure transportation when travel is required.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; 4 years experience in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; current valid driver’s license or ability to secure transportation when travel is required.
• Or completion of graduate core program in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; 3 years experience in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; current valid driver’s license or ability to secure transportation when travel is required.
• B. In identified programs: Master’s degree and 3 years of education experience in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; current valid driver’s license or ability to secure transportation when travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Acts on behalf of the Office for Nutrition by independently providing specialized program assistance & guidance to monitor Nutrition Programs with emphasis on the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and affiliated sub-programs throughout assigned areas within the state.
• Interprets state and federal regulations accurately in order to approve or disapprove agreements and applications; - Monitors and approves program sponsors administrative budgets;
• Conducts onsite reviews of sponsors to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations;
• Evaluate food products, meal quality, compliance with nutritional requirements, and maintenance of records;
• Makes appropriate recommendations based on findings;
• Assists, reviews, and monitors sponsor claims submissions;
• Provides customer focused technical assistance to maximize program usage in schools, daycare homes, daycare centers, food service operations, non-profit organizations, and other entities;

Skills

Educational Support

Computer Literacy

Communications

Food Services

Education

Undergraduate core program in a specific or related content area

Graduate core program in a specific or related content area

Master’s degree in identified programs

Job description

The State of Ohio invites applications for an Education Program Specialist in the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s Nutrition Office to support the Child and Adult Care Food Program. You will participate in program implementation and oversight across schools, daycare services, and related entities.

Responsibilities include interpreting regulations, monitoring budgets, conducting sponsor reviews, evaluating meal quality, and providing technical assistance to maximize program usage.