Health & Nutrition Monitoring Manager (Healthcare)
Are you driven by the power of purpose? Do you strive to empower women, eliminate racism and promote peace, justice, and dignity for all? If so, YWCA of Metro St. Louis is the place for you!
YWCA of Metro St. Louis provides our employees with opportunities to make a positive impact in the community while gaining the skills and confidence to have a fulfilling and successful career.
Purpose:
To support the Health & Nutrition Unit through on-going monitoring and data analysis to ensure continued compliance with Health & Nutrition Policy and Procedures throughout the program, in accordance with Head
Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), the Head Start Act, the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and Missouri Licensing Regulations (Licensing).
Salary: $68,000
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:
Make recommendations to the Sr. Health & Nutrition Services Administrator regarding areas needing improvement identified by onsite and desk monitor audits.
Provide on-going coaching and training when necessary.
Assist with administering training to all new hires within their first 90 days (about 3 months) of being hired.
Routine Decision-Making
Determine a regular monitoring schedule.
Determine compliance with Health & Nutrition Policy and Procedures, HSPPS, the Head Start Act, CACFP, and Licensing.
Formal Supervisory Responsibility: Supervise Health & Nutrition Monitoring Specialist (2)
Job Duties:
Plan and schedule regular desk monitoring and on-site visits to assess compliance with Health & Nutrition requirements, policy, and procedures at all YWCA and partner locations. 25%
Review and assess Child Plus Reports to identify areas of risk and overall weakness to determine group and individual coaching and training needs. 15%
Provide training to newly hired staff on policy and procedures, the Head Start Act, and health, CACFP, and licensing processes. 15%
Provide direct support to the YWCA Childcare Partners. 15%
Hire, coach, and evaluate direct reports to achieve maximum performance. 10%
Work collaboratively with the Sr. Health & Nutrition Services Administrator, Health & Nutrition Administrator, Health & Nutrition Specialist, Lead Health Clerk, and Center Managers to identify, plan, and implement Unit adjustments regarding health, nutrition, licensing, and CACFP at the management and center levels, and with the YWCA Childcare Partners. 10%
Provide coaching and ongoing training to individual staff as identified through monitoring visits, at YWCA and Childcare Partners centers. 5%
Attend regularly scheduled meetings within the Unit and with Unit Supervisors. 5%
Formal Education/Experience:
Possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree
Experience in management and supervision
Possess or obtain a Servsafe Manager's Certification within 6 months of hire
Required Knowledge, Skills or Abilities
Working knowledge of health services, nutrition services and management processes
Basic knowledge of word processing software programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) and proficiency with keyboarding
Knowledge and understanding of the HSPPS, Education Policies and Procedures, YWCA Policy and Procedures, CACFP, and Licensing
Oral and written communication skills
Current and valid driver's license
Works with minimal supervision
Possess the ability to problem solve
Provide quality customer service
Possess leadership and management skills
Behave in a professional manner
Must be adaptable, flexible and possess the ability to work with others during stressful situations
Manage time, prioritize tasks, and possess the ability to balance multiple needs to meet deadlines
Be a team player
Be able to travel as needed
YWCA of Metro St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
