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Primary Purpose:To develop, implement, monitor and coordinate the nutrition and food services areas, to train, mentor and support staff to achieve program goals, and to promote culturally and developmentally appropriate nutrition practices.Qualifications:Education/Certification:* Bachelor'sdegree from an accredited university in Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics, Human Nutrition, Food Sciences or related field* Registered/Licensed Dietitian preferredSpecial Knowledge/Skills:* Strong written and verbal communication skills* Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills* Ability to identify and solve problems* Ability to effectively coordinate services for young students and their families* Ability to interact with diverse populations* Proficiency with a variety of software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access* Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking skills preferredExperience:* Three to five years of experience in community, public health or school nutrition or related nutrition practice* Experience with pre-school, toddler and infant nutrition* Food service experience desiredMajor Responsibilities and Duties:* Model HCDE and Head Start's mission, vision, and values.* Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure integration and consistent delivery of all Head Start services.* Implement and monitor the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).* Coordinate and implement all aspects of the program's food services component, including menu and special diet development, permits, licenses, equipment and vendor relations; use and maintain the program's food services software.* Develop written procedures for implementing the nutrition and food services components of the program; assist with development of the annual food budget and maintain ongoing tracking of food service expenditures.* Conduct nutrition assessments of students and provide follow-up services to families, as applicable.* Provide training, technical support and guidance to staff on nutrition, food service, and program procedures; provide nutrition education to students, staff and families.* Provide on-site mentoring to food service staff on a regularly scheduled basis; provide ongoing feedback on performance objectives, to ensure the effective delivery of services to students and families.* Regularly review program reports to monitor compliance in Nutrition Services and other program areas, compile information for required program reports.* Develop relationships with service providers and community members to maximize program resources and secure nutrition-related community resources.* Perform other duties as assigned.