Share Email Opening Title Health and Nutrition Manager  Position Health and Nutrition Manager   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Base Wage $48,107.52 - $55,296 per year based on education and experience   Description Summary The Health and Nutrition Manager ensures the implementation and supervises the operation of the Early Head Start Child Care Partnership program areas for health, prenatal services, safety, and nutrition as set forth in the Early Head Start Act and Performance Standards. This position ensures that the areas are in compliance with all the pertinent regulations and performance standards; plans, coordinates, monitors, trains and implements health, safety and nutrition services for all Early Head Start children; plans and delivers content area training for staff, parents and volunteers; monitors for proper implementation of the record keeping system for the areas of health, prenatal services, safety and nutrition. Works as part of the integrated management team for the program and will interact with the Policy Council. Essential Functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Program Management (50%) Plan, organize, coordinate and monitor nutrition services for Early Head Start children; ages 0-4 and pregnant mothers. Oversee and monitor the work and performance of the contracted Registered Dietician to ensure the functions listed on the scope of work are conducted within the established timelines. Plan and oversee the annual budget for health, nutrition, and food services. Participate as part of the management team in agency-wide activities, including recruitment, enrollment, and community outreach and reporting. Participate in the negotiation of interagency agreements and contracts with local providers. Assist in special projects as related to Early Head Start. Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations governing nutrition, health, and safety in Early Head Start to include: Monitor the implementation of safety policies and procedures plans and develop policies and procedures for health and nutrition services. Monitor the children/pregnant mothers health status, including documenting, tracking, follow-up of the recommended care. Plan and coordinate health and safety inspections. Assist families with obtaining health and dental services. Coordinate the health needs of children with disabilities enrolled in the Early Head Start Program. Ensure proper individualized plans are developed to accommodate children/pregnant mothers with nutritional and health needs and that children can safely participate in all program activities. Review screening and exam results and monitor to ensure referrals, supports and resources for follow-up treatment are provided as necessary. Participate in interdisciplinary case management. Data, Reporting, and Documentation (15%) Develop/revise policies and procedures for health, nutrition, prenatal and safety. Collect health, nutrition and safety data, conducts analysis and makes recommendations for program continuous quality improvement. Utilizes data management systems to track and monitor cases and services, Prepares monthly service area reports. Produce reports regarding nutritional/health services. Training and Education (20%) Develop, coordinate and conduct, as necessary, nutrition, health and safety education and training programs for parents, staff, partners/HCCN providers Train staff and monitor for completion of health screenings against the program’s timelines. Responsible for ensuring staff have the skills and capacities to promote family health, healthy eating habits and wellness amongst all families enrolled in the program. Develop and coordinate processes for completing required medical/health exam screening- including vision, hearing. Coordinate Head Start Health Advisory Committee. Provide supervision and training to the food service staff/cooks and leads all nutrition functions. Provide staff and parent’s information throughout the year regarding health and nutrition issues. Serve as health and nutrition planner and review and update the health, nutrition and safety written plans, policies and procedures. Attend meetings, trainings, professional development, etc. as needed or requested. Supervisory Responsibilities (15%) Manage other health and nutrition staff. Ensuring the responsibilities, authorities and accountabilities are in accordance with organization policies and applicable laws. Responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the health and nutrition program. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work. Identify and provide capable management succession opportunities and plans.   About the Organization Mission SAL Community Services (SALCS) strengthens children, families, and individuals to build and enhance thriving communities. About Us SALCS operates Skip-a-Long Child Development Services - early care and education centers in Iowa and Illinois, The Home Child Care Network - a network of licensed and license-exempt home child care providers in both the Quad Cities and Peoria areas, Open Door - a crisis assistance program funded by IDHS to help individuals and families in crisis navigate local social services, SAL Child Care Connection - the child care resource and referral program in Peoria, IL, the Child Care Resource and Referral of Midwestern Illinois that serves the Illinois Quad Cities and surrounding counties, and Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships that serve Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer Counties in Illinois. SALCS is at the forefront of public policy and issues regarding early care and education and individual and family social services, and is dedicated to making sure all families have what they need to be successful, regardless of financial means.   EOE Statement SAL Community Services is an equal opportunity employer and believes in equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Accordingly, all employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity. These decisions include recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, discipline, compensation, benefits, training and other personnel actions involving persons in all job titles and shall occur without regard to actual or perceived race, creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, religion (or for requesting an accommodation for a religious belief), sex, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information (as defined in Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA)), military status or discharge status, veteran status, qualified disabled veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, transgenderism, marital status, citizenship status, familial status, physical or mental disability (or for requesting an accommodation for a disability), association with a disabled person(s), medical condition (including HIV or AIDS status, cancer related or genetic characteristics) arrest record (unless doing so violates contractual, funding, or licensing requirements), order of protection status, pregnancy (including conditions related to childbirth or breast feeding), homelessness or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.   Location Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Open Date 4/12/2021   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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