Child Nutrition Training Program Specialist

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Job

Position#9T3373

$25.40/hour - $34.14/hour

This position is full-time, 37.5 hours a week.

Division of Learner Support

Bureau of Wellness & Nutrition

25 Hall Street

Concord, NH 03301

This is a grant-funded position and is subject to renew every two years.

To research and review United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Nutrition Program regulations and policies, develop and update Nutrition Office policies, technical assistance documentation, informational releases, or internal work processes for federally funded Child Nutrition Programs. To research and provide technical assistance professional development for the state and federal USDA Child Nutrition Programs. Ensure that participants of all Child Nutrition Programs meet federal and state confidential and civil rights regulations.

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after high school. Relevant experience must be in food/dietary service management, nutrition, biology, business administration, family and consumer education, community programming, or related field, with some experience in planning, organizing, and leading professional development and/or adult education activities.

Driver’s license and access to transportation

Not applicable

Experience with Child Nutrition Programs, their regulations and requirements. Experience with building coalitions and community engagement is highly desired.

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

• Develops and Facilitates workshops where child nutrition professionals can collaborate to develop new recipes, including cultural recipes that are nutrient dense and appealing to students.
• Researches and evaluates current federal law to ensure field compliance with all USDA Child Nutrition federal and state regulations.
• Establishes outcome-based review standards aligned with federal and state regulations, laws and guidelines. Provides technical assistance for all participants regarding review compliance responsibilities. Establishes policies for internal process of reviews and other federally driven data collections. Develops and provides accurate documented Technical Assistance to the field as required by federal regulation and state policy. Provides appropriate documentation to SAUs, Executive Directors and Board Members.
• Research and reviews United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Nutrition Program regulations and policies, to develop and update Nutrition Office policies, technical assistance documentation, informational releases, or work procedures for federally funded Child Nutrition Programs.
• Works as an organizer and presenter for conferences, workshops, seminars and other teaching and training opportunities that are focused on the professional development and the federal and state compliance requirements. Initiates best practice models of USDA Child Nutrition Meals Programs which includes Wellness Policy and other federal regulatory requirements.
• Participates in a coordinated team effort to ensure an accurate, timely and appropriate application process which is aligned with federal program regulations, federal instructions, state and federal audit requirements, and state policies.
• Ensures adherence to regulations relative to nutrition and standard food service management practices…