Health and Nutrition Services Coordinator

4 days ago

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans Full time
Job Title: Health and Nutrition Coordinator

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans is seeking a highly skilled Health and Nutrition Coordinator to join our team. As a key member of our staff, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality health and nutrition services to children and families in our Head Start and Early Head Start program.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement systems and procedures for the delivery of health and nutrition services.
  • Ensure compliance with Head Start performance standards and local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Collaborate with community health and nutrition stakeholders to create interagency linkages.
  • Provide training and technical assistance to staff on health and nutrition-related topics.
  • Monitor health, nutrition, safety, and dental services and records, including data and documentation.
  • Disseminate and interpret information to agencies related to changes in nutrition regulations.
  • Organize and facilitate the activities of the Health Services Advisory Committee (HSAC).
  • Report incidents or concerns of child abuse and/or neglect.
  • Participate in IEP/IFSP meetings as needed when child requires special health/dietary modifications.
  • Ensure all enrolled children are up-to-date on a schedule of age-appropriate preventive and primary health care.
  • Advises Family Advocate staff and Center Directors on health and nutrition-related matters.
  • Identifies health, dental, emergency, and nutrition service resources within the community.
  • Negotiates and develops written agreements and/or contracts with service providers.
  • Secures the services of a qualified Nutrition Consultant to support the program's nutrition services.
  • Monitors the ongoing health status and needs of enrolled children.
  • Provides ongoing supervision of the cook and the assistant cook(s).
  • Maintains detailed, accurate, up-to-date, and confidential records.
  • Participates in case management, parent education planning, supervisory, management team, and staff meetings.
  • Attends interagency meetings, the agency's board meetings, Parent Committee and Policy Committee meetings, and other meetings as appropriate.
Requirements:
  • Knowledge of health and nutrition-related services to the community.
  • Knowledge of and ability to implement Head Start Performance Standards and state and local licensing requirements.
  • Knowledge of Department of Health and Nutrition regulations.
  • Ability to adapt professional expertise to the needs of Head Start and Early Head Start staff.
  • Ability to communicate and work with diverse families and professionals.
  • Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and materials.
  • Must have excellent organizational skills and proven ability to work within prescribed timelines.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be able to travel to Grantees Delegate and Partners sites.
  • Intermediate knowledge of computer applications, Windows software, and ability to learn and master other computer technology/software as needed.
Qualifications:
  • It is preferred that the Health and Nutrition Coordinator have credentials as a registered nurse (R.N.), a licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.) or a Bachelor's degree in public health, nursing, health education, maternal and child health, child nutrition, health administration, and/or early childhood.
  • Knowledge of young children's food requirements according to Head Start Performance Standards, Health, and Child Care Food Program regulations.
  • Criminal background clearance and a physical examination and TB test are required as a condition of initial employment and continued employment.
  • Current driver's license, car, and liability insurance required.

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