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Location: Delaware County NY Head Start centers

 

Pay Rate: This is an individual contractual position open to hourly bid

 

Position Details: 

10 month a year program (late August – June)

Per Diem Hours vary (approx. 20 hours yearly)

 

Date Available:
Immediately

 

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Full job description
About the position:

  • The Nutrition Consultant will assist the Delaware Opportunities Inc Head Start in the implementation nutrition related Performance Standards with the shared goal of achieving them with fidelity. 
  • The Consultant provides support and education for Head Start children, staff, management and families of enrolled children in the areas of nutrition services. 
  • The expected Consultant services provided include:

     Collaborate with the Health Services Manager to support existing nutrition services, including policies and  

     procedures for assessing a child’s nutritional status

     Available for staff and parent trainings promoting child family and staff nutritional wellness education 

    Serve on the Mental Health and Health Services Advisory Committee 

     Review and approve USDA & CACFP cycle menus

     Review Children’s body mass index (BMI) and assist development and implement Individual Nutrition Plans

          

The ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Knowledgeable of early childhood education, nutrition, growth and development
  • Knowledge of Head Start 
  • Knowledge of USDA CACFP requirements
  • High organizational skills 
  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Passion to make a difference
  • Open-minded
  • Use effective interpersonal and oral communication skills
  • Highly dependable with strong work ethic
  • Excellent follow up skills

Required Education and Experience:

●  Registration with the commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition 

-OR a Master’s Degree from an approved program in public health nutrition may be substituted for registration with the

   Commission on Dietetic Registration. Current state licensure or certification as a nutritionist or dietitian is acceptable

● Two years of related experience as a nutritionist or dietitian in a health program including services in infants and children

 

If you have any questions regarding this position or our application process please contact Head Start Director at 607-746-1641 or at thauptfleisch@delop.org