Job Description
GET TO KNOW US: For over 100 years, Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) has taken great pride in providing exceptional programs and services for children and families throughout LA County. VDM envisions a community where all children and families are equipped and prepared to live productive, fulfilling lives. We serve the most vulnerable in Los Angeles, many of whom have faced multi-generational inequities. Vista Del Mar is guided by core values of empowerment, equity, and excellence. CULTURE: At Vista Del Mar, our success is empowered by our staff, families, residents, and clients. We believe in the inclusion and liberation of marginalized communities, standing in unity for justice and recognizing long-standing systemic oppression. We acknowledge we are part of an unjust system and strongly advocate to change oppressive systems and the unconscious bias that affect staff, clients, and families in all communities. Vista is committed to developing a culture of healing, community care, and creating a sense of belonging. Our actions will be louder than our words. Folks who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ+, of a marginalized gender, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression, and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply. MISSION: Vista Del Mar provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in Southern California to lead fulfilling lives. The Early Head Start Interim Nutrition Specialist Vista Village provides nutrition consultation and training for staff, parents, and family childcare providers; maintains and monitors systems to ensure accurate, timely and ongoing tracking of children's nutrition, and monitors adherence to policies and procedures consistent with Head Start Performance Standards. Essential Job Duties This is a part-time 6 months position * *** Plan, organize, coordinate and monitor nutrition services for all children enrolled. Provide consultation and technical assistance to the family childcare homes including menu planning, meal preparation, meal service (family style), and evaluation of CACFP compliant nutritional program (EHS-CCP). Provide nutrition consultation to staff and families in the office and in the field. Conduct periodic observations of mealtimes in childcare settings (EHS-CCP). Coordinate menu planning for socialization group, in collaboration with staff (EHS-HB). Track and analyze children's needs for nutrition services and set agency goals and priorities for nutrition. Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations governing nutrition services for Early Head Start children and their families, centers and family childcare homes. Ensure that nutrition related policies and procedures are updated regularly; participate in Early Head Start monitoring reviews. Review screening and ongoing assessment of children's nutritional needs and provide consultation to staff, family childcare homes, and parents, as necessary. Participate in Early Head Start Health Services Advisory Committee. Provide training to family childcare providers to improve food service and sanitation techniques (EHS-CCP). Provide training to staff on infant and toddler nutrition and safe food preparation. Identify and track children's food allergies in coordination with Health Specialists. Participate in multidisciplinary specialist team meetings. Other duties as assigned. Represent Vista Village/VDM at community/professional meetings. What you bring to VDM Registered Dietician Nutritionist. Knowledge and experience in the philosophy and practices of early childhood education & experience working with culturally and socioeconomic diverse children and families. Knowledge and experience in current best practices regarding infant and toddler nutrition. Ability to work in collaboration with other team members to ensure appropriate identification, follow-up and consultation regarding nutrition issues. Salary: $36.00 - $39.00 What Can We Offer You for All Your Hard Work? Full benefits offered (Medical, Dental, Vision) FSA/Dependent Care and Supplemental benefits through The Standard 403(b) – 3% Employer contribution based off annual salary 4 Mental Health Days Up to 12 Paid Holidays Up to 25% for Cell Phone Disc