Monitor, Child and Adult Care Food Program

Monitor, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

Job Description

Organizational Summary

Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895. For 128 years, Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children, youth, families, and older adults. As a pioneer of the settlement house movement, Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the ever-changing East Harlem community through its core programs. Through these programs, New Yorkers gain opportunities, develop skills, and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams. 

Today, Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations. Union Settlement’s current programmatic portfolio includes 8 core program areas: Early Childhood Education, Youth Services (including after school programs), Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center and the Family Childcare Network), the East Harlem Community Partnership, Adult Education, Mental Health Services, Older Adult Centers, and Economic Development.  Union Settlement serves more than 10,000 individuals and nearly 1,000 businesses every year. 

Strengthened by a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative workforce of more than 350 employees, Union Settlement also serves as a connector, convener, and advocate for East Harlem and its partners. To learn more about Union Settlement, visit www.unionsettlement.org

Position: Monitor, Child and Adult Care Food Program                    

Department: Family Services

Reports to: Family Child Care Network Director

Hours: Full-Time

Salary: $38,000                                                                         

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Location: On-site

 Position Summary:

Union Settlement is seeking a proactive candidate who is creative, flexible, detail-oriented, and collaborative to lead its Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). CACFP is a USDA program that reimburses family childcare providers for the nutritious meals and snacks they serve to eligible children. The CACFP Monitor provides ongoing in-home monitoring and yearly nutritional training. The CACFP Monitor also provides linkages to professional development opportunities, and coaching and technical assistance to support childcare provider's efforts to achieve and maintain quality standards. The CACFP Monitor will also serve as a liaison with partner agencies and organizations. We value employees who are proactive about identifying opportunities and removing barriers toward success for CACFP objectives, the families and children enrolled, and the childcare providers served.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing and delivering a comprehensive array of services to promote, enroll, and sustain increased participation in CACFP. 
• For each program year, assist in recruiting new providers (registered/licensed) through the distribution of materials showing the benefits and supports. 
• Prepare CACFP packets for new providers on the food program. 
• Assist in the planning, organization, and delivery of mandated training sessions to groups of providers as required.
• Maintain records related to mandatory training completion. (Attendance)
• Conduct monitoring visits (announced and unannounced) throughout the borough of Manhattan in accordance with contract requirements and timelines to childcare provider homes.
• Ensure that posted daily menus coincide with submitted paperwork, track meal counts, and file meal count documentation.
• Communicate and report outcome/visit findings and assist in creating a corrective action plan when necessary.
• Provide targeted technical assistance to new and experienced providers according to their assessed needs in nutritional planning, meal/snack service, and documentation.
• Attend staff meetings and supervision sessions.
• Other duties related to CACFP as assigned by the Family and Childcare Network Director.

Qualifications:

• AA in Nutrition, Early Childhood Education, Human Service or related field. At a minimum, a CDA coupled with direct work experience with CACFP. 
• Knowledge of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). 
• Exposure to and respect for early care and education, and family child care specifically. 
• Proficiency with technology, including database and spreadsheet applications and Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Ability to work with individuals of various backgrounds and cultures, demonstrating cultural responsiveness. 
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal). 
• Understanding of how intersecting systems of race, gender, and class shape conditions for family childcare providers and the children and families they serve. 
• A desire to contribute to a workplace and profession that values collaboration, diversity, growth, and respect for all people.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) preferred.  

CO R E CO M P E T E N C IE S
 

• Leading Others: Creates a sense of urgency throughout the organization on the importance of achieving outcomes. Inspires, influences, and enables team members to reach their goals
• Facilitating Change: Approaches challenges with creativity and flexibility. Demonstrates analytical thinking. Guides change to meet Union Settlement’s goals.
• Managing Performance: Evaluates and revises goals semi-annually with the team. Provides consistent supervision and documents performance highlights and concerns
• Applying and Developing Expertise: Embraces and leads the team to achieve milestones. Seeks and supports professional development opportunities for team members. Manages finances and budgets effectively
• Communicating and Collaborating: Listens well and actively engages with others with honesty and integrity and holds team accountable to the same standard

Union Settlement’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

Union Settlement is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.