Senior Nutrition Aide

Job Title

Vacancy is in the Department of Families, Children, & Youth.

Job Description

Under supervision of the Department of Families, Children, & Youth (DFCY), provides guidance and support to Family Home Daycare Providers in applying, training, managing, and retaining the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) funding. Supports Family Home Daycare Providers through education and development of guidelines to follow for CACFP, along with processing applications, documentation of activities, trainings, development of program materials and reports. Supports developing a plan to implement and expand the Go NAPSACC Program and the Farm to ECE (Early Childhood Education) initiatives for Family Daycare Providers. The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends. In addition, incumbent(s) may perform additional related duties as required. This is a 1716 union position. The hours of work are 40 per week. This is a grant-funded position renewable on an annual basis. The City of Hartford is not obligated to fund this position upon termination of funding.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The examination will consist of rating your training and experience as contained on your application and may include a written test, an oral test, a performance test, or a combination thereof. All parts of the examination, including tests and ratings, will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination is designed to measure:

• Nutrition principles and practices
• Techniques of interviewing and methods of establishing clients' financial status and eligibility for the program
• Social and welfare agencies, institutions, clinics, and allied cooperating agencies in the community

Ability to:

• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Maintain simple records and to perform a variety of routine functions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, representatives of other agencies, other employees and the general public
• Express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing

Qualifications

Open to all qualified applicants who meet the following qualifications: Completion of at least two years of college, preferably with courses in nutrition or dietetics AND two (2) years of experience interviewing, at least one of which must have been with pregnant women or mothers with pre-school aged children. A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION. A DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT SUBMITTED WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening examination, and a background check. If appointed, you will serve 3-12 months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations. BILINGUAL PREFERRED

Other Information

Application must be completed in its entirety, including required documentation. Applications without proper documentation shall result in your disqualification.

• All correspondence and information concerning the application and testing process will occur via email, unless otherwise requested at the time of application.
• Please be sure to check your junk and spam email for all recruitment communication.
• Applications via facsimile or email are not accepted.

EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCES AND LEGAL NOTICES

• Hartford Residency Preferred: Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application. A completed City of Hartford Residency Affidavit including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.
• Veteran's Preference Form: Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form, along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.
• American With Disabilities Act: The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
• An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.