Health & Nutrition Programs Lead

Wayne-Metropolitan Community Action Agency; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency seeks a proactive Health and Nutrition Program Manager to design, implement, and oversee nutrition programming. You will train staff, families, and partners on CACFP, SFSP, EPSDT, and safety trainings within Head Start guidelines in Michigan.

Responsibilities include contract coordination with vendors and the Michigan Department of Education, overseeing food purchasing, and preparing monthly activity reports to drive program improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Nursing, Public Health, or Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist, Food Service Administration.
• Public Health experience preferred.
• Proficiency in a second language is a plus.
• Requires knowledge of child care licensing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage the agencies Health and Nutrition programming.
• Support training to staff, families and community partners on health and nutrition including CACFP, SFSP, EPSDT, CPR, First Aid, and Health and Safety trainings.
• Oversee record keeping, reporting, and menu planning in compliance with USDA/CACFP, SFSP and Head Start guidelines.
• Coordinate contracts for vendors and school districts with MDE to ensure compliance.
• Oversee food service operations, including purchasing, quality, and vendor compliance.
• Prepare monthly reports and analyze data to improve programs.
• Attend community meetings to promote program enrollment.

Skills

Public Health experience

Program management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Nursing, Public Health, or Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist, Food Service Administration

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency seeks a proactive Health and Nutrition Program Manager to design, implement, and oversee nutrition programming. You will train staff, families, and partners on CACFP, SFSP, EPSDT, and safety trainings within Head Start guidelines in Michigan.

Responsibilities include contract coordination with vendors and the Michigan Department of Education, overseeing food purchasing, and preparing monthly activity reports to drive program improvements.