CACFP Monitor

Description

 ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures all children are appropriately chaperoned and never left unattended in all situations such as facility, transportation, playground, or community outing.
• Ensures the accuracy of Attendance and Meal Counts. 
• Monitors each center kitchen/dining area three (3) times per program year (food preparation and food service) of all meal options.
• Inputs data into Child Plus, and other necessary systems.
• Maintains current Child and Adult Care Food Program Child enrollment forms.
•  Maintains current Child and Adult Care Center Meal Benefit Income Eligibility forms. 
• Keeps current on Income Eligibility Guidelines 
• Verifies accuracy of monthly meal counts for fiscal. 
•  Plans and conducts CACFP training to all applicable staff upon initial hire, annually and as needed.
• Maintains up to date training documentation.
•  Eats with children sharing the same menus, while demonstrating socially acceptable behaviors and manners.
• Practices daily health routines and follows emergency procedures if needed.
• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. 
• Participates in any assigned training opportunities, onsite or web based as needed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Provides assistance as needed at the center.
• Attends evening meetings and participates in job related training as required.
• Follows the program procedures relating to confidentiality.
•  Performs overnight travel as required.
• Mandated Child Abuse/Neglect reporter

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of computers, including MS Word, Excel, and other related programs.
• Working knowledge of CAPCC Early Childhood programs.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient reading and writing skills
• Proficient basic math skills and ability to analyze collection data/spreadsheets.
• Ability to train and explain meal count collection process to staff or assigned parties.
• Ability to deal tactfully with the public.
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED. (Required)
• Current PA driver’s license and reliable transportation. (Required)
•  Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities prior to employment. (Required)
• Must obtain Child Abuse, PA State Police, NSOR, and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances prior to starting employment. (Required)
• Must pass tri-annual physical exam and must meet vaccination requirements set by funding sources. (Required)
• TB screening. (Required)
• Demonstrates experience working in a child-oriented group setting. (Preferred)
• Associates Degree (Preferred)