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Nutrition Program Assistant

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POSITION: NUTRITION PROGRAM ASSISTANT

DESCRIPTION

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 Program. 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 Programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

  • 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.

FACTOR I - KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of federal and Virgin Islands government requirements relative to nutrition programs, food assistance and food distribution;
  • Knowledge of Caribbean/Virgin Islands dietary habits/customs;
  • Knowledge and awareness of various community groups within the Virgin Islands;
  • Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely;
  • Ability to express oneself orally and in writing;
  • 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.

FACTOR II - SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

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

FACTOR III – GUIDELINES

  • Federal and Department policies, guidelines and procedures must be followed, particularly as they relate to the School Lunch and Child Nutrition Programs.

FACTOR IV – COMPLEXITY

  • Employee must be able to understand and follow simple instructions, use basic office equipment such a computer, copy machines, etc. The position requires few decisions as duties are usually very standardized.

FACTOR V - SCOPE AND EFFECT

  • The purpose of this work is to assist in the management of the food distribution and nutrition programs. Errors at his level can be readily detected would result only in minor adverse consequences.

FACTOR VI, VII - PERSONAL CONTACTS and PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

  • Contacts are with co-workers, employees from other departmental agencies and with federal personnel. The purpose of the contacts is to give and receive information and/or guidance in the proper management and conduct of the food nutrition program.

FACTOR VIII: PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is generally sedentary; however, duties may require visits to schools and other activity centers.   The employee is required to:

  • Sit, talk and hear within normal range;
  • Reach with hands and arms;
  • Read fine print, and review information on a PC monitor;
  • Manipulate objects with fingers. For example, a telephone receiver.
  • Use the spoken word;
  • Move about and exert some physical dexterity.

FACTOR IX: WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

  • Work environment involves normal everyday hazards or discomforts typical of offices, meeting and training rooms;
  • The likelihood of injury is remote.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • An Associates of Arts degree in dietary or culinary science or related area from an accredited college or university; or
  • High School Diploma with at least two years of experience in any of the following: Food and Nutrition, Home Economics, Dietetics, Food Service Management, Health Education, or Business Administration.

“No person shall be discriminated against in employment or in any educational program or activity offered by the Virgin Islands Department of Education on account of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, handicap or age.”

Complainant may write to:

Director

Director

 

Division of Human Resources

Division of Human Resources

 

#2133 Hospital Street

#44-46 Kongens Gade

 

Christiansted, VI 00820

St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802

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