Food Program Outreach Representative

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC); Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage for 1

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is seeking an Outreach representative for the CACFP program to conduct in-person facility visits and assist with monthly reimbursements. The role requires statewide travel, and prior experience with government food programs or home care providers is preferred.

The ideal candidate will have strong customer service and communication skills. The position is based in-office with travel; bilingual abilities are a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and two years of experience in general office procedures and customer service.
• Experience in government food programs and/or working with home care providers preferred.
• Bilingual a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct childcare facility visits to ensure feeding for USDA regulations.
• Recruit childcare facilities to assist them in establishing a monthly reimbursement for the food program.
• Ensure home providers meet United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Office procedures

Communication

Bilingual (a plus)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Make a difference beyond the table! Join the CPLC CACFP Outreach team!

The CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) is a USDA federal program that pays for healthy meals and snacks at homes that serve children up to age 13 and adults that receive in home care or are functionally impaired. The CACFP follow the government guidelines for healthy eating. Benefits of healthy eating are:

This will be an in office position with expected statewide travel approximately 2 weeks out of the month.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a government food program and/or working with home care providers.

HOW WILL MAKE AN IMPACT IN THIS ROLE?

• You will be conducting childcare facility visits to ensure the facilities are feeding the children based on the USDA food regulations.
• You will be responsible for recruiting childcare facilities to assist them in establishing a monthly claim for reimbursement for their food program.
• You will be responsible for ensuring that home providers meet United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requirements.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FOOD PROGRAM OUTREACH REPRESENTATIVE?

• Quality/Compliance: Achieving a standard of excellence with our work processes and outcomes, honoring CPLC- NM policies and all regulatory requirements;
• Customer focus: Striving for high customer satisfaction, going out of our way to be helpful and pleasant, making it as easy as possible on the customer or client, rather than on self, department, or organization;
• Communication: Balancing listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, keeping others informed;
• Considerate: Being helpful, respectful, approachable, and team oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment;
• Initiative: Taking ownership of our work, doing what is needed without being asked, following through;
• Efficiency and Continuous Improvement: Planning ahead, managing time well, being on time, being cost conscious, thinking of better ways to do things;
• Coach ability: Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement;
• Safety: Comply with and actively support all workplace safety policies and practices;
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems;
• Team Player: Able to work collaboratively with others in the organization, and to work well with diverse groups of people and gain and maintain respect of others, both inside and outside of CPLC-NM.

Minimum Qualifications And Competencies

• High School Diploma or GED and two (2) progressive years of experience in general office procedures and customer service.
• Social services and accounting background experience is a plus.
• Bilingual a plus but not required.

Other requirements:

• Must have a valid Driver’s License and be insurable.
• Certifications may be required as position mandates.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

What does CPLC offer YOU as a valued employee? We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that's why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits to serve you and your family. Check out our benefits for FULLTIME employees below:

• Generous Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Recognition Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection & Voluntary Benefits

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.