Observes, trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned Health and Nutrition Services Specialists. Monitors and analyzes health and nutrition data to ensure thresholds are achieved. Works closely with Health and Nutrition Services Director to update policies and procedures, create management and program improvement plans, monitors and analyzes systems. In collaboration with Food Services Coordinator and Specialist, plans menus to meet the nutritional and health needs of all children as well as developing menus for children requiring a special diet due to medical or personal concerns.

Responsible for obtaining and interpreting anthropometric screenings and assessing the nutritional status of each enrolled child and pregnant woman to identify those at risk. Provides nutrition counseling as applicable. Provides nutrition and health education to teaching staff, cooks, health and nutrition services specialists, parents and children. Serves as liaison to the public school and community in reference to the health and nutritional needs of enrolled children. Coordinates activities with other departments.

Education:
Baccalaureate of Science degree with major in Foods and Nutrition, Dietetics or Home Economics, Health Science, Health Administration or agreed equivalent that supports high quality implementation of our program as determined by the agency and a minimum of three years experience in community health and nutrition including services to children 0-6.

** If in house applicant, years of experience and annual performance evaluations may be considered in combination with field of study.

Official or unofficial transcript must be attached to the employment application.

1. Must possess knowledge of Head Start or working experience with preschool children.
2. Must possess knowledge of health and nutrition issues related to preschool children and low-income families.
3. Must possess knowledge of the food Pyramid as it relates to nutritional needs of children.
4. Must possess knowledge of community resources such as AHCCCS, WIC, Food Plus, etc.
5. Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience or be able to demonstrate evidence of supervisory skills.

• Must be able to perform mathematical calculations.
• Must possess skills in problem solving, time management, organization, processing paperwork efficiently, and collecting and interpreting health data.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing, and oral communications in English.
• Must be able to appropriately adjust to quickly changing circumstances and multiple demands.
• Position may require the individual to work days that are longer than an eight-hour day and days that are shorter than an eight-hour day.