Nutrition Program Assistant; Departmental Promotion

Overview

This is administrative and field work assisting in the coordinating of operations for one or more of the following Child Nutrition Programs:
School Lunch, Child Care Feeding, Summer Feeding, Nutrition Education and Training, Temporary Emergency Food Assistance and Food Distribution.

Work is performed under the administrative supervision of the Director, Child Nutrition Programs. Technical guidance in completing assignments is given by the Nutrition Program Specialist as required.

Employee must be familiar with Federal requirements associated with the operation of one or more Child Nutrition Program.

• Assists in preparation of State Plans of Operation to meet Federal funding requirements.
• Conducts reviews of program operations, preparing reports, assisting in training for program operators and recipients and assisting in program outreach efforts.
• Reviews program operations at any of the following district school lunch offices, schools, child care centers, summer feeding sponsors, charitable institutions and recipients of Federal donated foods.
• Assists in the preparation and delivery of training to program operators and recipients.
• Works with program operators regarding nutritional issues such as menu planning, portion control and food preparation techniques.
• Performs any other related work as required.

AA degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience in any of the following:
Food and Nutrition, Home Economics, Dietetics, Food Service Management, Health Education, or Business Administration.

• Knowledge of Caribbean/Virgin Islands dietary habits/customs.
• Knowledge of Federal and Virgin Islands Government requirements relative to child nutrition programs, food assistance and food distribution.
• Knowledge and awareness of various community groups within the Virgin Islands.
• Ability to relate well with people of varied backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate well with program/participants and food service personnel.
• Ability to prepare simple written reports.
• Ability to work with figures.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher level officer who assigns tasks. The employee is expected to perform with minimal supervision.

Guidelines include Federal and Local rules and regulations relative to nutrition and Federal and Local laws and codes.

This work involves management of child nutrition and any other community nutrition programs, under the Federal nutrition program.

The purpose of this work is to assist in the management of food distribution and nutrition programs, under the guidance of the child nutrition program or any other community nutrition food program.

Contacts are with co-workers, employees from other departmental agencies and with federal personnel.

The purpose of the contacts is to dispense information and provide guidance in the proper management and of the preparation of the food nutrition program.

Work is sedentary; however, work can be strenuous when it involves outdoor activities.

Work is performed in an office setting, but does require offsite travel.