Child Nutrition Specialist

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting Social Full time

About Us:


Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) has been a cornerstone in providing outstanding programs and services for children and families across LA County for over a century.

Our vision is to foster a community where every child and family is empowered to lead productive and fulfilling lives. We focus on serving the most vulnerable populations in Los Angeles, many of whom have encountered multi-generational challenges. Guided by our core values of empowerment, equity, and excellence, we strive to make a meaningful impact.

Our Culture:
At Vista Del Mar, our achievements are driven by our dedicated staff, families, residents, and clients.

We advocate for the equity of BIPOC individuals and acknowledge the ongoing struggles against injustice and inequity, committing ourselves to actively combat these issues.

Our actions will speak louder than our words, and we are dedicated to addressing these critical moments.

Our Mission:


Vista Del Mar offers a trauma-informed range of services designed to empower children, youth, and families in Southern California to achieve fulfilling lives.


Position Overview:


The Early Head Start Nutrition Specialist at Vista Village is responsible for providing nutrition consultation and training to staff, parents, and family childcare providers. This role includes maintaining and monitoring systems for accurate tracking of children's nutrition and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures aligned with Head Start Performance Standards.


Key Responsibilities:
1. Plan, organize, coordinate, and oversee nutrition services for all enrolled children.


2. Offer consultation and technical assistance to family childcare homes, including menu planning, meal preparation, and evaluation of CACFP compliant nutritional programs.

3. Provide nutrition and breastfeeding consultation (as lactation lead) to staff and families both in the office and in the field.

4. Conduct regular observations of mealtimes in childcare settings.

5. Collaborate with staff to coordinate menu planning for socialization groups.

6. Deliver training to family childcare providers to enhance food service and sanitation practices.


7. Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations governing nutrition services for Early Head Start children and their families.


Qualifications:
1. Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.


2. Knowledge and experience in early childhood education philosophy and practices, with a focus on culturally and socioeconomically diverse children and families.

3. Understanding of physical and emotional developmental stages for children ages 0-3.

4. Familiarity with current best practices in infant and toddler nutrition.

5. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

6. Valid California Driver's License and access to a vehicle.

What You Bring:
Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN).

COVID Vaccination Card (fully vaccinated) required.

What We Offer:
Sign-On Incentive.

Our Credentials:


Our nationally recognized clinical programs have received a Gold Seal from the Joint Commission, the highest level of accreditation available.

Additionally, our educational facilities are fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and our graduate degree program is acknowledged globally for its exceptional quality of instruction.


Equal Employment Opportunity:
Vista Del Mar is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

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.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment.

Salary:
Commensurate with experience

Job Types:
Part-time

Pay:
$39.00 per hour

Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90038

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