Food Program Area Coordinator

Wisconsin Early Childhood Association Inc; Fitchburg (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Mileage reimbursement

Health benefits eligibility

Job summary

Wisconsin Early Childhood Association is seeking an Area Coordinator to monitor WECA CACFP participants in northeastern Wisconsin and ensure compliance with USDA and DPI regulations.

This part-time position travels across counties, mileage reimbursed, requires a high school diploma and childcare experience. WECA offers benefits eligibility, a supportive team, and opportunities for professional growth. Living in Wisconsin is preferred and the role includes coordinating with WECA staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of CACFP, USDA and DPI regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor CACFP participants in family childcare homes for compliance.
• Recruit and enroll childcare providers into the WECA CACFP.
• Disseminate program materials and assist providers with non-compliances.
• Complete home visit forms and coordinate with WECA staff.
• Provide nutrition education materials to providers.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Multitasking

Office software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Wisconsin Early Childhood Association is a statewide, nonprofit association serving as a professional association whose members care for and educate Wisconsin’s children, aged birth to eight. We are affiliated with the National Association for the Education of Young Children.Wisconsin Early Childhood Association works to build a foundation for a lifetime of learning for Wisconsin’s young children by promoting excellence in early education programs, supporting professionalism in the early childhood workforce, and calling for greater investment in quality early child care. WECA’s mission is to meet the professional needs of adults who nurture and teach Wisconsin’s young children through a rich continuum of services.Area Coordinators are responsible for monitoring visits for WECA Food Program participants on the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) to ensure compliance with all program policies and procedures.This position is responsible for the coverage for northeastern Wisconsin in the following counties: Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland, Burnett, Washburn, Sawyer, Polk, Barron, Rusk, St Croix, Dunn Chippewa, Pierce, Pepin & Eau ClaireTravel is required for this position mileage is reimbursed.This is a Part-time position that requires a minimum number of participates to qualify for health benefits.Living in the state of Wisconsin and experience in the early childcare industry is required for this position.Benefits:401K- Company matches 100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2%.Duties & Responsibilities:Monitor WECA CACFP participants in their family childcare homes for compliance with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) regulations concerning the CACFPRecruit and enroll childcare providers into the WECA CACFPDisseminate written program compliance materials and forms needed to meet program requirements and assist providers with recognizing and remedying of non-compliances; Must provide documentation and tracking of non-complianceReview and instruct providers on forms to be retained by provider for program documentationComplete required home visit forms, online monitoring, and provide information for the WECA Madison support staffProvide written nutrition materials and instruct providers on the nutrition education component required annuallyCommunicate between participating providers and WECA claims staff for consistent and efficient performance of USDA requirementsMaintain knowledge of CACFP requirements through trainings and conference callsWECA Community Responsibilities:Contribute to the creation of a positive and team-oriented work environmentDemonstrate constructive interpersonal skillsParticipate in professional development relative to work performance and professional growthParticipate actively in team and organizational functionsConduct self in a professional manner within the early care and education community and WECA’s extended networkPay rate for this position is $49.00 per visit, $100 per month for office, $20.41 per hour for meetings and training & .51 per mile for reimbursement.Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, development disability, sexual orientation or national origin.Education & Required Skills:High school diploma or equivalent and course workAbility to work independently, take initiative, problem solve, and attend to multiple tasksAbility to communicate effectively on the phoneAbility to communicate effectively in writingAbility to attend to detail-oriented work, identify needs, and contribute to creative solutionsKnowledge of the child care and early care and education system and workforce in WisconsinExperience with Microsoft Office programs, data entry, word processing, specifically Word, Excel, and Access programs