Family Central, Inc., founded in 1971, has been a dynamic partner and leader in South Florida's early learning community, touching lives of more than a million children, families and child care providers. We are seeking a Nutritional Services Monitor in the Nutritional Services program in the Broward location. This is a position of special trust which requires the employee to successfully meet Level 2 Background screening requirements; perform in an empowered environment by working collaboratively with other professionals, personnel and direct service providers and, must be familiar and comfortable working with diverse populations. You must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. One year experience working in a child care setting. Related experience can substitute for child care experience. Must be computer literate. Ability to give instructions and work well with others. Able to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends. Must have a valid Florida Driver's License, reliable transportation and proof of automobile insurance.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
-Develops a monitoring schedule and evaluates child care centers and/or family child care homes participating in the Child Care Food Program in assigned area according to the rules and regulations set forth by the Child Care Food Program, Florida Department of Health and Family Central, Inc.
-Provides technical assistance and support to licensed child care center and/or family child care home providers in the assigned area according to best practice and funder guidelines.
-Recruits and trains new providers wishing to become part of the Child Care Food Program in assigned area.
-Assists with trainings, workshops and projects according to best practice and funder guidelines.
-Completes and submits all required Family Central, Inc. documentation and reports required by the funder.
-Keeps Manager and Director informed of all tasks and projects.
-Assists Manager and Director with special projects.
-Participates in the organization of special activities related to Family Central.
-Must be able to work on a consistent basis with regular attendance and punctuality, and be willing and able to handle all the duties and responsibilities of this position on a daily basis.
-Serves as a customer service role model to ensure a positive relationship in interactions with all employees and customers.
-Committed to empowering themselves and others to solve their own problems.
-Performs other duties that may be necessary to maintain the success of the organization.
-Performs duties as needed and/or requested to support and maintain accreditation standards and continuous quality improvement of the organization.
-Responds appropriately and effectively to the diversity of co-workers, consumers and stakeholders.
We offer a competitive benefits package including: Paid time off, company paid holidays, medical/dental/life insurance benefits, educational assistance, pension plan and more! If your expertise matches the above qualifications, please visit our website at: www.familycentral.org to apply.
Family Central, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Family Central, Ind., is a Drug Free Workplace and prohibits smoking in all locations.
EEO/AA M/F/D/V DFWP Employer
Notice to Applicants
This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information about background screening requirements, visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Family Central is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, a Drug Free Workplace and requires drug testing.
Family Central Inc. (FCI) is a comprehensive, accredited, and multi-cultural social service agency serving children and families in South Florida. Our Mission: to promote children's success by providing quality family support and educational services.
Founded in 1971, FCI, a 501 (c) 3, is a key player in early learning, providing a broad range of services to meet the complex needs of young children and their families. FCI is an important partner in the school readiness system.
FCI's Family Support Services provide counseling and training with the objectives to increase the skills and capacity of parents to care for their children, reduce abuse/neglect and improve family functioning.
FCI has long recognized that child care programs need to be of high quality. Committed to helping teachers and families develop safe, nurturing, and developmentally-appropriate environments that promote a child’s brain development, and social/emotional cognitive and physical growth. FCI offers a variety of evidence-based, best practice programs that build a teachers capacity to provide quality child care for the community’s most vulnerable children and strengthen parents’ capacity to nurture their children.
