Child Care Nutrition Monitoring Specialist

Excited about this role, but don't meet 100% of the expected qualifications listed above? We'd still love for you to apply! Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. Research has continuously shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the listed qualifications. We want to help overcome this trend and seek to make space for unique and relevant skills and attributes. So, when applying to Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington, rest assured that your application is reviewed by a living, breathing human being, and evaluated based on key competencies needed for success in the position. Questions or concerns? Contact recruiting@catholiccharitiescw.org, we'd be happy to connect!

You can do the work you love, be your authentic self, and make an impact in the lives of thousands. We believe in a culture rooted in community, collaboration, and growth. As an agency we are inspired by our Mission of bringing hope to life, especially those most in need.

Wage:

$18.00 - $21.00 hourly

Scheduled Work Hours:

Mon - Fri, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Benefits

* Medical/Dental

* FSA

* 403(b) Retirement

* Additional Voluntary Benefits

* Paid Holidays

* Vacation/Sick Leave

* Education Assistance Program

* Employee Assistance Program

* Longevity awards

Position Summary:

This position will conduct in home or in center monitoring visits for childcare providers and childcare centers. All monitoring forms will need to be submitted to central office.

Responsibilities:

Traveling within an assigned area throughout Washington, enroll and train new providers, carry out timely 30-day training visits, subsequent monitoring, and technical assistance visits, as needed.

Maintain phone contact and written letters to perspective providers and centers.

Monitor participating provider homes as well as childcare centers as requested by manager:

• Determine the quantity and quality of meals served.
• Determine if meals served are eligible and served under sanitary conditions.
• Inspect and evaluate all pertinent attendance records, menus, and meal counts.
• Give required assistance to providers and centers
• Determine appropriate corrective actions and follow-up
• Provide a completed monitor report to Program Manager
• Staff with Program Manager observations which may be out of compliance with license regulations.

Participate in regular supervision, according to agency policy.

Travel could be up to 75% of the job

Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of these requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Physical Requirements:

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking, hearing and adequate vision to be able to operate an automobile and perform for the job duties on a regular basis. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time.

Non-Physical Requirements:

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• College coursework in Early Childhood Education, preferred

Experience

• Child Care Experience

Special Skills

• Demonstrate basic computer literacy skills
• Ability to work individually and as a team member
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required

Licensure, Registration, Certification

• Valid Washington State driver's license and minimum required liability insurance for WA State
• Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities 'liability insurance provider (Driver age requirements - 21 years or older)

Employment is conditional upon:

• Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required