Nutrition Program Consultant 1 

 Nutrition Program Consultant 1 

Department:  Nutrition and Parent Services  

Classification – Exempt  

Reports to: Assistant Director, Compliance and Monitoring  

Salary: Salary range starting at $16,000 based on experience.  

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW 

Quality Care for Children (QCC) is an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization with a 40-year history of ensuring Georgia’s infants and young children are nurtured and educated. We ensure children reach their full potential by helping:  

• Childcare programs increase quality by providing nutritious meals and educational care to young children so they are ready for success in school and beyond; and  
• Parents access quality childcare so they can attend college or succeed in the workplace.  

Job Summary: 

The Nutrition Program Consultant 1 is responsible for conducting monitoring visits and onsite training and technical assistance. An ideal candidate must be detailed oriented, organized and able to multitask. The position entails the use of a well-known industry software (KidKare), Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), and other platforms. 

Specific Responsibilities: 

Training and Technical Assistance 

• Provide on-site initial training 
  • CACFP policies and procedures 
  • Nutrition requirements 
• Ongoing evaluation of provider training needs 
• Implement training and document the training as necessary 
• Ongoing technical assistance 
• Adapt training to individual needs of providers 
  • Based on education levels and learning styles 
• Ensure providers have knowledge of program requirements in order to be successful 
• Document all training and technical assistance 

Monitoring Compliance with CACFP Rules and Regulations 

• Prepare for on-site visits by checking records of claiming patterns and problems identified at previous visits 
• Follow review schedule and ensure all reviews are done in compliance with State and Federal time frames 
• Review performance of providers at on site reviews and by off-site monitoring of monthly claim records 
• Complete all aspects of the on-site review in accordance with Federal guidelines and State and CNP Policy, and document accordingly 
  • Meal types and times 
  • Meal components 
  • Meal counts 
  • Menu review and paperwork documentation 
  • 5 day reconciliation 
  • Enrollment verification 
• Ensure foods are prepared and served following food safety guidelines and quality standards 
• Provide menu suggestions to encourage variety in foods and preparation methods that are consistent with healthy practices 
• Provide resource materials for menus, recipes, and meal planning 
• Review and document the content of the entire review. Corrective action, if identified, is documented and follow up action is planned 
• Menu concerns are documented for follow-up 

Required Experience:   

• Three or more years of combined experience in working with groups of young children (birth-12 years of age) and supervision of adults in child care settings 
• Knowledge of child care, quality systems, and national accreditation systems for child care programs.   
• Experience with CACFP, preferred 
• Knowledge of family child care and center regulations 
• Knowledge of child development 
• Excellent communication, organizational and decision-making skills 
• Ability to keep accurate records 
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently 
• Flexible schedule with occasional evening and weekend duties 
• Valid Georgia driver’s license and personal automobile 
• Exemplary ethics, professional manner and appreciation of the mission of QCC 

Work Environment: 

• Frequent driving 
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation required 
• Consistently standing for two hours or more delivering training 
• Sitting at the computer for hours 
• Work occasional nights and weekends 
• Bending, frequent use of hands, stooping, kneeling, and moderate lifting (at least 25 pounds) required 
• Noise level in the work environment may be high at times 

Additional Information: This approximately 20-hours per week part-time position is based in northeast Georgia (including, but not limited to: Hall, Clarke, Elbert, Hart, Stephens, and Fannin Counties), operates remotely from home and reports to the QCC Atlanta office. 

Disclaimer:  

This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion of the Director.  

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:    

Must be fully vaccinated, including Booster for COVID-19, by the date of hire to be considered for the position.  

EEO Statement  

QCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.