Food Program Educator - Community Programs
- Employer
- Sanford Health
- Location
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Salary
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- Industry
- Office and Administration
- Role
- Food Service
- Job Type
- Long-Term
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Job Title: Food Program Educator | Community Programs | Sioux Falls
City: Sioux Falls
State: South Dakota
Department *: * FP FAMILY DAYCARE NETWORK
Job Schedule: Part Time
Shift: Varies
Hours Per Shift: 8 hr
JOB SUMMARY
Educate, train and monitor USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) participants. Conducts monitoring visits to providers to explain the program and its requirements. Enrolls providers and completes ongoing program support. Monitors each home throughout the program year to review standards, meal service, daily records and address program concerns. Reviews and processes attendance forms and claims for reimbursement. The Food Program Educator provides technical support to participating child care providers of CACFP policies and regulations. Reviews menus and provides nutritional suggestions and revisions. Assists in planning and carrying out annual meetings for providers. Serves as a resource and referral for provider questions. Keeps provider files current with all required documentation. Shows initiative, supports efforts of co-workers and functions as a member of a team. Maintains confidentiality. Requires travel in a multiple county area. Knowledge of Child and Adult Care Food program (CACFP) and applicable state licensing regulations for Family Day Care Homes and Group Family Day Care Homes desirable. Observation and assessment skills, organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to plan and manage with little supervision. Excellent communication skills both oral and written. Good mathematical skills for claims processing with a keen attention to details. Must be proficient in a variety of office equipment and computer applications. Must be able to work with growing needs of unique client populations.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns. Coaches others to improve their skills. Maintains files of relevant information for specific customers, vendors, or contracts. Practices positive collaboration and converts difficult interactions into productive ones. Enter data into computers for use in analyses or reports. Develops presentation objectives and organizes key topics, speaking points, materials, and flow. Builds networks and effective working relationships in relevant organizational areas. Demonstrates good judgment in deciding when to involve a third party.
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
BS degree in Early Childhood or related field required.
Position will work with family day care providers to ensure they are in compliance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Drivers License required. Must maintain good driving record. Bachelors Degree required. Area of focus in Social Work, Home Economics, Human Services, Early Childhood, Family Relations or related field preferred. Experience in a registered Family Daycare home or licensed Center is desirable.
About Sanford Health:
At Sanford Health, we are dedicated to the work of health and healing.
Every day, we show that commitment by delivering the highest quality of care to the communities we serve.
We are leaders in health care and strive to provide patients across the region with convenient access to expert medical care, leading-edge technologies and world-class facilities.
In addition to strong clinical care, we are also committed to research, education and community growth.
We engage in medical research to not only discover innovative ways to provide care, but also cures for common diseases.
We continuously seek new ways to achieve our vision of improving the human condition here in your community,
across the region and around the world.
The entire team at Sanford Health recognizes the value of healthy families and communities.
We continue to gain momentum and expand our reach. Together, we can make a positive difference now, and in the future.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application,
please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
In compliance with federal law requiring employers to verify new employees' U.S.
employment eligibility, Sanford participates in E-Verify. To learn more click here for English Version at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf or here for Spanish Version at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/EverifyPosterSpanish.pdf .
City: Sioux Falls
State: South Dakota
Job Function: Community Services
Job Schedule: Part Time
Shift: Varies
Req Number: req21337
City: Sioux Falls
State: South Dakota
Department *: * FP FAMILY DAYCARE NETWORK
Job Schedule: Part Time
Shift: Varies
Hours Per Shift: 8 hr
JOB SUMMARY
Educate, train and monitor USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) participants. Conducts monitoring visits to providers to explain the program and its requirements. Enrolls providers and completes ongoing program support. Monitors each home throughout the program year to review standards, meal service, daily records and address program concerns. Reviews and processes attendance forms and claims for reimbursement. The Food Program Educator provides technical support to participating child care providers of CACFP policies and regulations. Reviews menus and provides nutritional suggestions and revisions. Assists in planning and carrying out annual meetings for providers. Serves as a resource and referral for provider questions. Keeps provider files current with all required documentation. Shows initiative, supports efforts of co-workers and functions as a member of a team. Maintains confidentiality. Requires travel in a multiple county area. Knowledge of Child and Adult Care Food program (CACFP) and applicable state licensing regulations for Family Day Care Homes and Group Family Day Care Homes desirable. Observation and assessment skills, organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to plan and manage with little supervision. Excellent communication skills both oral and written. Good mathematical skills for claims processing with a keen attention to details. Must be proficient in a variety of office equipment and computer applications. Must be able to work with growing needs of unique client populations.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns. Coaches others to improve their skills. Maintains files of relevant information for specific customers, vendors, or contracts. Practices positive collaboration and converts difficult interactions into productive ones. Enter data into computers for use in analyses or reports. Develops presentation objectives and organizes key topics, speaking points, materials, and flow. Builds networks and effective working relationships in relevant organizational areas. Demonstrates good judgment in deciding when to involve a third party.
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
BS degree in Early Childhood or related field required.
Position will work with family day care providers to ensure they are in compliance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Drivers License required. Must maintain good driving record. Bachelors Degree required. Area of focus in Social Work, Home Economics, Human Services, Early Childhood, Family Relations or related field preferred. Experience in a registered Family Daycare home or licensed Center is desirable.
About Sanford Health:
At Sanford Health, we are dedicated to the work of health and healing.
Every day, we show that commitment by delivering the highest quality of care to the communities we serve.
We are leaders in health care and strive to provide patients across the region with convenient access to expert medical care, leading-edge technologies and world-class facilities.
In addition to strong clinical care, we are also committed to research, education and community growth.
We engage in medical research to not only discover innovative ways to provide care, but also cures for common diseases.
We continuously seek new ways to achieve our vision of improving the human condition here in your community,
across the region and around the world.
The entire team at Sanford Health recognizes the value of healthy families and communities.
We continue to gain momentum and expand our reach. Together, we can make a positive difference now, and in the future.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application,
please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
In compliance with federal law requiring employers to verify new employees' U.S.
employment eligibility, Sanford participates in E-Verify. To learn more click here for English Version at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf or here for Spanish Version at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/emp/media/resourcesContents/EverifyPosterSpanish.pdf .
City: Sioux Falls
State: South Dakota
Job Function: Community Services
Job Schedule: Part Time
Shift: Varies
Req Number: req21337
Company
Sanford Health is excited to be on a journey of tremendous growth and momentum. With our vast geography, cutting-edge medicine, sophisticated research, advanced education and our own health plan, we are unique in what we do and how we do it. Through relationships built on trust and successful performance and a vision to improve the human condition, Sanford seeks to make a significant impact on health and healing. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, our journey as an organization includes continually building on the diverse talents, experiences and beliefs of our employees, as well as the patients and communities we serve. We are proud to be from the Midwest and to impact the world. We look forward to joining with you in the journey.
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