Nutrition Program Specialist

Job Description

Title : Nutrition Program Specialist

Company : State of NJ

Pay Rate : $31.00 / Hour on W2 without benefits

Position Type : Contract

Location : Trenton, NJ 08609

Onsite Flexibility : After 4 month training period, Remote / Hybrid

Description :

Equipment to be used by the temporary staffing professional(s) :

Phone, Laptop

Computer software to be used :

Microsoft Office Suite

Interview Mode :

Virtual Interview format

Knowledge, skills, education, and / or experience :

Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. A degree in Nutrition, Food Service Management, Dietetics, Food Science, Food Technology, Home Economics, Public Health, Business Administration, or Auditing preferred.

Experience :

Preferred two (2) years of experience in the development, implementation, evaluation or administration of nutrition or other social programs. Documented experience working with and interpreting Federal and State regulations.

Mandatory skills / certification(s) Requirement :

Will be required to perform duties proficiently utilizing program application system and Microsoft Office suite applications.

Desired skills :

Detailed-oriented, self-directed, customer-service driven skill set

Job Duties

Performs field work as assigned independently by traveling to program sponsor locations to conduct program monitoring and\or provide technical assistance. Works remotely and in office to provide technical assistance, approve sponsor submitted program changes, and assist in approving new and annual renewal applications.

Job responsibilities in Brief

Assists and participates in the administration of the Child and Adult Care Food Programs, provides technical assistance, monitors, and reviews program institutions, facilities, and / or sponsors to determine compliance with applicable Federal and State program regulations, assists program staff responsible for implementing measures to expand program participation; performs related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK :

Reviews sponsor participation practices for administrative compliance with Federal and State regulations; responsible for review and approval of applications submitted by institutions and potential institutions;

Measures criteria and evaluates institution and\or facilities' food service methods; evaluates meal patterns for participating institutions to determine compliance with the nutritional requirements of the program; conducts administrative reviews of institution and facilities for compliance monitoring requirements;

Prepares reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations;

Meets with organizations, agencies, and other interested groups to develop and promote the programs;

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and / or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units;

Will be required to utilize personal cell phone for business communication with program sponsors and office staff.