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Position Summary/Objective
Must be dedicated to the Mission and Vision of UETHDA and Purpose of the Head Start Program. Must be willing to make decisions that are in the best interest of UETHDA and the Head Start Program.
As part of the nutrition team, under the general direction of the Nutrition Coordinator, the Nutrition/Health Monitoring Specialist monitors compliance of the CACFP Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) rules and regulations to meet high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and safety practices. Also assists with family health monitoring.
Capable of incorporating technology into daily activities to be efficient at performing tasks, capturing, and measuring data, making decisions, and communicating effectively.
Our Culture
The Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency has been a strong force in the community since 1964. Our mission can be summed up with “Helping People. Changing Lives.” We are looking for staff who are passionate about helping people and making a difference in their community.
The Purpose of the Head Start Program is to instill School Readiness in children and families. This is accomplished through providing high quality teaching and education experiences, superior health and nutrition guidance, establishing relationships and giving support to families in order to achieve self-sufficiency by providing guidance and assisting in setting goals, fostering growth and development through maintaining adequate classrooms and spaces, and continuously improving the operation of the Head Start program through measuring Program strengths and weaknesses in order to more effectively achieve the goal of School Readiness.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Leadership Competencies
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job may require lifting objects that exceed fifty pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Must possess a minimum of 20/40 vision with or without corrective lens. Hearing range must be within normal limits with or without hearing aids. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and reaching.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time non-exempt position and is paid hourly. Typically, this position will work 37.5 hours per week and normal Agency working hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. This position has a temporary summer lay-off of 5-6 weeks from late-May until early-July. Employees are eligible to apply for unemployment during temporary seasonal lay-off. Benefit coverage continues during this temporary lay-off.
Minimum Requirements
EOE Statement
UETHDA hires high quality staff from a variety of fields and education levels who have a passion for changing the lives of others. UETHDA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Salary is strictly based on education/certifications.
Full Time
$55k-68k (estimate)
06/27/2024
08/27/2024