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Location : Yorktown, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 16H&NS-1792
Department: Community Services - Admin
Division: CS-CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES
Opening Date: 11/17/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Responsible for assisting in the coordination and delivery of health and nutritional services to children enrolled in Children and Family Services' programs. Works closely with the Health and Nutrition Coordinator, contracted licensed dietitian/nutritionist, community partners, parents, and other staff to coordinate and provide services promoting the school readiness, health, safety, and nutrition of enrolled children and families. Assists with the planning of menus to meet children's dietary needs including children with special health and dietary restrictions. Responsible for determining eligibility for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) food program, and keeping accurate records of meal counts and USDA reimbursements. Performs clerical functions such as entering information into a database that pertains to USDA and medical information in addition to maintaining accurate files and records for the children and families. Serves as a substitute Cook when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate's degree and one (1) to two (2) years of experience in a health, nutrition, or food service industry.
A typical way to qualify is: Six (6) years of closely related experience in a health, nutrition, or food service industry.
Supplemental Information
Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with an acceptable driving record.
Requires an initial physical examination to include screening for tuberculosis, and periodic re- examinations to ensure the incumbent poses no significant health risk to the participants in the Head Start Program.
Requires acceptable criminal and child protective services background checks.
Must obtain and maintain certifications for the following: Medication Administration, Food Handlers, Food Protection Manager, ServSafe, and CPR and First Aid Instructor.
Physical Demands
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, including laptops, medical examination equipment, scales, vision and hearing screening equipment such audiometers, tympanometers, titmus vision instruments, etc. Must be able to operate a variety of medical equipment. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. There is a good deal of standing and walking when cooking, grocery shopping, and serving meals. Work involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and occasionally running and crawling while interacting, examining, and treating children. At times, it may be necessary to lift, handle, or carry a child weighing up to 55 pounds.
For a more detailed description:
The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical and dental insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.
01
Which best describes your level of education?
02
List the major field of study in which you received your degree. If this does not apply to your level of education, type "N/A".
03
How many college credit hours have you earned in a health-related field?
04
How many years of experience do you have providing services related to health or nutrition to preschool-aged children?
05
How many years of experience do you have working in the nutrition and food service industry?
06
Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge with Virginia Department of Health requirements for Foodservice Establishments?
07
Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of health practices and health requirements for young children?
08
Which of the following best describes your level of experience in advocating for families and providing community resources?
09
Do you have any experience providing case management services to children and families?
10
If selected for this position, you will be required to work occasional nights and/or weekends. Are you able to comply with this provision?
11
If selected for this position, you may be required to perform client home visits. Are you able to comply with this provision?
12
Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of the Head Start Program?
13
Because this position is held in a preschool program where children are present, you will be asked to consent to background checks and to provide information for the following before being offered employment:*Reference checks from 2 people who can verify your experience.*A criminal history background check.*Review of your driving record through the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.*An investigation through Child Protection Services and Sex Offender Registry.*Results from a completed Tuberculin Screening/Test. *Physical exam stating you are free of contagious disease and pose no significant health or safety risk to the children in the program.Do you acknowledge the items listed above will be required before being offered employment?
14
If selected for this position, you will be considered an essential employee and may be required to remain at your worksite or to report to a worksite following a declared County emergency in order to respond to the needs of the citizens of York County. This may involve working odd hours, including nights and weekends, for an indeterminate amount of time depending on the emergency situation. Are you able to comply with this provision?
15
Do you have a valid driver's license?
16
Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A.
17
Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
Required Question
Location : Yorktown, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 16H&NS-1792
Department: Community Services - Admin
Division: CS-CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES
Opening Date: 11/17/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Responsible for assisting in the coordination and delivery of health and nutritional services to children enrolled in Children and Family Services' programs. Works closely with the Health and Nutrition Coordinator, contracted licensed dietitian/nutritionist, community partners, parents, and other staff to coordinate and provide services promoting the school readiness, health, safety, and nutrition of enrolled children and families. Assists with the planning of menus to meet children's dietary needs including children with special health and dietary restrictions. Responsible for determining eligibility for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) food program, and keeping accurate records of meal counts and USDA reimbursements. Performs clerical functions such as entering information into a database that pertains to USDA and medical information in addition to maintaining accurate files and records for the children and families. Serves as a substitute Cook when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate's degree and one (1) to two (2) years of experience in a health, nutrition, or food service industry.
A typical way to qualify is: Six (6) years of closely related experience in a health, nutrition, or food service industry.
Supplemental Information
Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with an acceptable driving record.
Requires an initial physical examination to include screening for tuberculosis, and periodic re- examinations to ensure the incumbent poses no significant health risk to the participants in the Head Start Program.
Requires acceptable criminal and child protective services background checks.
Must obtain and maintain certifications for the following: Medication Administration, Food Handlers, Food Protection Manager, ServSafe, and CPR and First Aid Instructor.
Physical Demands
Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, including laptops, medical examination equipment, scales, vision and hearing screening equipment such audiometers, tympanometers, titmus vision instruments, etc. Must be able to operate a variety of medical equipment. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. There is a good deal of standing and walking when cooking, grocery shopping, and serving meals. Work involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and occasionally running and crawling while interacting, examining, and treating children. At times, it may be necessary to lift, handle, or carry a child weighing up to 55 pounds.
For a more detailed description:
The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical and dental insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.
01
Which best describes your level of education?
- No Diploma
- High School/GED
- Some or Currently enrolled in College
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
02
List the major field of study in which you received your degree. If this does not apply to your level of education, type "N/A".
03
How many college credit hours have you earned in a health-related field?
- None
- 12 credit hours or less
- 13 to 24 credit hours
- 25 or more credit hours
04
How many years of experience do you have providing services related to health or nutrition to preschool-aged children?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- 5 to 10 years
- 10 years or more
05
How many years of experience do you have working in the nutrition and food service industry?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- 5 to 10 years
- 10 years or more
06
Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge with Virginia Department of Health requirements for Foodservice Establishments?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
07
Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of health practices and health requirements for young children?
- None
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Advanced
08
Which of the following best describes your level of experience in advocating for families and providing community resources?
- None
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Advanced
09
Do you have any experience providing case management services to children and families?
- Yes
- No
10
If selected for this position, you will be required to work occasional nights and/or weekends. Are you able to comply with this provision?
- Yes
- No
11
If selected for this position, you may be required to perform client home visits. Are you able to comply with this provision?
- Yes
- No
12
Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of the Head Start Program?
- None
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Advanced
13
Because this position is held in a preschool program where children are present, you will be asked to consent to background checks and to provide information for the following before being offered employment:*Reference checks from 2 people who can verify your experience.*A criminal history background check.*Review of your driving record through the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.*An investigation through Child Protection Services and Sex Offender Registry.*Results from a completed Tuberculin Screening/Test. *Physical exam stating you are free of contagious disease and pose no significant health or safety risk to the children in the program.Do you acknowledge the items listed above will be required before being offered employment?
- Yes
- No
14
If selected for this position, you will be considered an essential employee and may be required to remain at your worksite or to report to a worksite following a declared County emergency in order to respond to the needs of the citizens of York County. This may involve working odd hours, including nights and weekends, for an indeterminate amount of time depending on the emergency situation. Are you able to comply with this provision?
- Yes
- No
15
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
16
Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A.
17
Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
- Yes
- No
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