Job Description

Mission: MWVCAA invests in people and their futures to reduce the impacts of poverty.

Vision: We envision a just future, where our communities are empowered to reach positive outcomes and everyone is respected for their infinite worth.

Join our Nutrition First Team and help us in promoting prevention and shaping the health of the next generation by decreasing risk factors for chronic disease through a lifetime of good nutrition. The Compliance Monitor is responsible for recruiting potential providers, monitoring, record keeping, and providing nutrition education for participating child care providers. This positions also provides public education regarding USDA/CCFP and child care/nutrition related topics and activities. Approximately 70% of this position's hours are devoted to provider monitoring duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One year of experience and/or education related to child care, child development, social work, nutrition, counseling, or adult education.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Driver qualifications are required for this position. Valid driver license, insured vehicle available for use on the job, and a satisfactory drive record for the previous three years are required
• Successful registration in the Office of Child Care's Central Background Registry.
• Candidate must pass a comprehensive MWVCAA background screening prior to employment.
• Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Demonstrated proficiencies in Microsoft Office (including Outlook), videoconferencing platforms, and web tools.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of providers or employees of organizations.
• Bilingual English-Spanish skills are required for this position.

  • To qualify as bilingual, staff must pass a bilingual exam demonstrating fluent speaking, reading, and writing in English and Spanish. The posted hourly rate is inclusive of a 2% bilingual differential.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

• Conducts in-home monitoring reviews of the family child care providers on their caseload to ensure compliance with USDA Child Care Food Program (CCFP) regulations. This includes occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Provides in-home nutrition education units to the family child care provider and children at each in-home monitoring review.
• Assumes responsibility for all aspects of the in-home review. This includes review preparation, travel, conducting in-home sign-ups and follow-up, onsite training, technical assistance, and claims processing.
• Maintains up-to-date, accurate, neat records on all providers.
• Reviews monthly meal claims to ensure participant compliance with program guidelines.
• Provides training on nutritional standards and outreach at provider training classes and other events, fairs, etc. as requested.
• Attends agency committee meetings as requested by Program Director.
• Helps with day care questions and assists with completing applications.
• Attends community child care orientations to present information on the USDA Child Care Food Program (CCFP).
• Publicizes and promotes USDA CCFP on a regular basis.
• Attends CCFP and other related employee training workshops and events as requested.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory duties in the position.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity for handling office equipment.
• Frequent driving in all weather conditions throughout Marion, Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties.
• Requires basic problem solving, creative thinking, and resourcefulness to accomplish tasks as directed by a supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Indoor, office work environment with frequent interruptions and demands.
• Working with coworkers/clients over the phone and in-person.
• Occasional noise and distractions in work spaces.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, to support provider schedules.

**Enrollment in the Central Background Registry is beneficial if you are even considering working with children in the State of Oregon, since it will be required before you can start a position. Enrollment is free and it is recommended that you start now as the process can take time. Start enrollment online at: oregonearlylearning.com

MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process, or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position, please notify a member of our team at (503) 585-6232.

**This is a partial list of essential duties and responsibilities. To review the full job description, download below.

If you need ADA accommodations to apply for MWVCAA job openings, please contact Human Resources at HR@mwvcaa.org or call 503-585-6232 to ask for a HR Team Member.

All Head Start hires must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening, as well as Childcare Division Registration. Some positions also require a drivers license and clean drive record for previous 3 years.