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Delaware Opportunities

Nutrition Consultant

Delaware Opportunities, Los Angeles, California, United States

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Location:

Delaware County NY Head Start centers

Pay Rate:

This is an individual contractual position open to hourly bid

10 month a year program (late August – June)

Per Diem Hours vary (approx. 20 hours yearly)

Date Available: Immediately

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

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

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.

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