Child Care Nutrition Monitoring Specialist

DescriptionThis 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 WashingtonEnroll new providersCarry out timely 30-day training visitsMaintain phone contact and written letters to prospective providers and centersMonitor participating provider homes as well as childcare centers as requested by managerDetermine the quantity and quality of meals servedDetermine if meals served are eligible and served under sanitary conditionsInspect and evaluate all pertinent attendance records, menus, and meal countsGive required assistance to providers and centersDetermine appropriate corrective actions and follow-upProvide a completed monitor report to Program ManagerStaff with Program Manager observations which may be out of compliance with license regulationsParticipate in regular supervision, according to agency policyTravel could be up to 75% of the jobPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsJob 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:EducationHigh School Diploma or GED requiredCollege coursework in Early Childhood Education preferredExperienceChildcare experienceSpecial SkillsDemonstrate basic computer literacy skillsAbility to work individually and as a team memberBilingual (English/Spanish) requiredLicensure, Registration, CertificationValid Washington State driver's license and minimum required liability insurance for WA StateMust be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities' liability insurance providerEmployment is conditional upon:Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when requiredWork ScheduleMonday - Friday, 7am to 4pm; flexibility is required to meet the needs of the community. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary. Wage Range$18 - $21, depending on experienceBenefits:13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per yearHealth insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic CharitiesRetirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employmentBasic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic CharitiesFlexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employmentEducation Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employmentAdditional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theftEmployee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing toolsAnnual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employmentIt is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.workforhope