Food Program Monitor (5198)

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

LSF is seeking a talented Food Program Monitor who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

Purpose and Impact:

The Food Program Monitor will monitor day care homes (DCH) and ensure compliance with DOH/USDA regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Visit each Day Care Home and document compliance according to current DOH/USDA guidelines, regulations and procedures manual.
• Perform follow up visits when Day Care Home is not in compliance.
• Ensure each provider’s claim is accurately processed; and forward to providers all claim reports.
• Ensure all enrollment forms are processed before approving payment, including providers own child enrollment.
• Provide annual training and pre-approvals as directed.
• Prepare meal planning schedules, site reviews and periodic reports.
• Maintain visit schedule and travel log.
• Attend trainings as required.

Other Functions:

• Provide one-on-one technical assistance and training to DCH as needed.
• Perform other similar duties as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and move throughout office, child care, and food service environments for extended periods.
• Ability to inspect child care food preparation, storage, and service areas, including occasional access to kitchens, storage areas, and other facility spaces.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to perform repetitive computer and keyboard/mouse functions and maintain sufficient manual dexterity for handling documents, records, and inspection materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and electronically and to observe food service operations, records, and environmental conditions.
• Ability to travel to and between assigned child care sites and community locations as required.
• Work is performed in a combination of office, child care, kitchen, food preparation, storage, and other facility environments.
• May be exposed to varying temperatures, food odors, cleaning products, kitchen equipment, noise, and typical conditions associated with child care and food service operations.
• May encounter wet, slippery, crowded, or uneven surfaces and must follow applicable health, safety, sanitation, and food-service requirements.
• Work may require frequent travel to multiple child care sites and exposure to varying weather conditions during travel.
• May work around children, staff, food, and food preparation activities and must maintain appropriate hygiene and safety practices.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

HS or GED acceptable, CDA or AA degree preferred.

Experience:

Two years experience in food program or three years experience in Head Start, VPK, pre-school, Day Care Center or Day Care Home.

Skills:

Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Good math skills. Excellent organizational skills. Must have the ability to interact with the public and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Other:

Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs. Possession of a valid Driver’s License, reliable car and sufficient insurance coverage.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Reports to CCFP Supervisor.
• Team player with other Monitors and Administrative Assistant.
• Accurate, complete and timely submission of required reports and documentation, as per DOH/USDA and LSF.
• Organize and maintain files of Day Care Homes Providers.
• Effective working relationship with DCH providers.
• Adherence to LSF policies and procedures.

Why work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.

Amazing benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
  • Note: Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedule may differ
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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