Registered Nutrition Specialist (part-time)

Early Head Start Interim Nutrition Specialist Position: Part‑time, 6 months. Essential Job Duties Plan, organize, coordinate and monitor nutrition services for all children enrolled. Provide consultation and technical assistance to family childcare homes, including menu planning, meal preparation, family‑style meal service and evaluation of CACFP‑compliant nutritional program (EHS‑CCP). Provide nutrition consultation to staff and families in the office and in the field. Conduct periodic observations of mealtimes in childcare settings (EHS‑CCP). Coordinate menu planning for socialization group, in collaboration with staff (EHS‑HB). Track and analyze children’s nutritional needs and set agency goals and priorities for nutrition. Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations governing nutrition services for Early Head Start children and their families, centers and family childcare homes. Ensure that nutrition‑related policies and procedures are updated regularly; participate in Early Head Start monitoring reviews. Review screening and ongoing assessment of children’s nutritional needs and provide consultation to staff, family childcare homes, and parents as necessary. Participate in Early Head Start Health Services Advisory Committee. Provide training to family childcare providers to improve food service and sanitation techniques (EHS‑CCP). Provide training to staff on infant and toddler nutrition and safe food preparation. Identify and track children’s food allergies in coordination with Health Specialists. Participate in multidisciplinary specialist team meetings. Other duties as assigned. Represent Vista Village/VDM at community and professional meetings. What You Bring To VDM Registered Dietician / Nutritionist. Knowledge and experience in the philosophy and practices of early childhood education and experience working with culturally and socioeconomic diverse children and families. Knowledge and experience in current best practices regarding infant and toddler nutrition. Ability to work in collaboration with other team members to ensure appropriate identification, follow‑up and consultation regarding nutrition issues. Salary $36.00 – $39.00 per hour. Benefits (full‑time only) Full benefits offered (Medical, Dental, Vision). FSA/Dependent Care and Supplemental benefits through The Standard. 403(b) – 3% employer contribution based on annual salary. 4 mental health days. Up to 12 paid holidays. Up to 25% cell phone discount with 3 major carriers (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Vista Del Mar is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Therefore, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Vista Del Mar will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vista Del Mar