Health and Nutrition Specialist Req #2886

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo is seeking a Health & Nutrition Specialist to implement and monitor health, safety, and nutrition services for Early Education programs. You will partner with staff, families, and community agencies to improve children’s health outcomes and support CAPSLO’s mission toward self-sufficiency.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant health field and have supervisory or training experience in nutrition or child care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in relevant health disciplines.
• Supervisory/administrative or training experience in health, nutrition, or child care preferred.
• Must maintain pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR certifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health, safety, and nutrition content complies with HSPPS, licensing regs, and USDA programs.
• Monitor health status records for children from birth to five years; keep EPSDT schedule current.
• Enter and manage data in the ChildPlus database; generate reports as needed.
• Conduct site visits to childcare centers to ensure health and safety policy compliance.
• Collaborate with county/state agencies to secure services for families.
• Provide nutrition and health education to children, caregivers, staff, and partners.
• Assist in staff health and safety training and policy development.
• Respond to internal referrals for children with special health conditions and follow up.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Health, Health Science, Health Administration, Biology, or Nutrition

Tools

ChildPlus database

Job description

In conjunction with the Health and Nutrition Manager, implements and monitors the health, safety, and nutrition services for the Early Education and Child Care programs, including Early Head Start, Head Start, Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, and State Child Development Programs. Partners with staff, families, and community agencies to improve children’s health outcomes. Supports CAPSLO’s mission by promoting health and wellness that aids in the achievement of self-sufficiency.

What we're looking for in the ideal candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Health, Health Science, Health Administration, Biology, or Nutrition.
• Supervisory, administrative or training/monitoring experience in a nutrition, community involvement, child care or Head Start program preferred.
• Must provide certificates of completion of approved pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training within 30 days of hire. The employee is responsible for renewing and maintaining a valid CPR/first aid certification at all times
• Must have dependable, insured transportation and valid California Driver’s License.

As a Health & Nutrition Specialist you will:

• Ensure that the health, safety, and nutrition content areas comply with all applicable regulations, including the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), Community Care Licensing regulations, and the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program.
• Monitor and follow up on children’s health status records for expectant women and children from birth to five years of age. Make sure all health, dental, and nutrition requirements are current according to the HSPPS and the State of California’s Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostics and Treatment (EPSDT) schedule.
• Oversee data entry into the ChildPlus database for the health and nutrition content areas. As needed, perform quality assurance, generate reports, and support staff in maintaining accurate and usable data.
• Conduct site visits to child care centers and family child care homes throughout the program year to monitor compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure collaboration with county and state agencies, health service providers, and community partners to secure services for program families.
• Provide nutrition and health education to children, caregivers, staff, and contracted partners.
• Work with the Health and Nutrition Manager to provide health and safety training to staff. Assists with the development, revision, and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures.
• Assist Health and Nutrition Manager with responding to Internal Referrals for children with special health conditions and follows-up with staff.
• Monitor and compiles statistics for reports, including the annual Program Information Report.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.