Health & Nutrition Monitoring Specialist in Saint Louis, Missouri at Young Womens Christian Association

About YWCA

YWCA of Metropolitan St. Louis (YWCA) has been serving the community for more than 120 years, providing essential, wraparound services that support women and families throughout their time in our programs. Each year, YWCA serves approximately 10,000 women and their families, offering a multitude of services. YWCA is the largest provider of direct Head Start services in Missouri, operating 8 centers and 11 partner sites, and we are proud to hold the National Program of Excellence accreditation from the National Head Start Association.

Why Work With Us?

• Meaningful Work - Every role at YWCA helps create positive change in the community.
• Supportive Environment - Join a team that values collaboration and mutual respect.
• Professional Development - Opportunities for training and career growth.
• Work-Life Balance - Flexible scheduling and generous paid time off.
• Competitive Benefits - Health, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
• Community Impact - Be part of programs that make a real difference for women, children, and families.

Our Signature Programs

• Early Childhood Education & Childcare – Providing safe, nurturing environments for children to learn and grow.
• Family Support Services – Helping families access resources and build stability.
• Health & Wellness Initiatives – Promoting physical and mental well-being through community programs.
• Advocacy & Outreach – Connecting individuals to opportunities and support systems that improve quality of life.

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Purpose

To evaluate, assess and report compliance and/or non-compliance related to health and nutrition services at YWCA Centers and Child Care Partners to Senior Health & Nutrition Services Administrator through a structured ongoing monitoring system developed in alignment with Head Start Program Performance Standards, Missouri licensing, CACFP guidelines, program policies and procedures and all other applicable regulations.

Routine Decision-Making

Determine compliance/non-compliance based on Head Start Performance Standards, Missouri, licensing, CACFP guidelines, program policies, and procedures and all other applicable regulations & report all issues to Senior Health & Nutrition Services Administrator and other program Administrative staff.

Description

• Perform scheduled and periodic monitoring assignments related to Nutrition and Health Services in order to identify program's strengths and weaknesses to assess compliant and non-compliant utilizing a formalized monitoring module in the Child Plus Database system in alignment with a structured monitoring system.
• Perform observations, formal and informal, file reviews, interviewing staff, reviewing checklists and observing centers/classrooms to ensure policies and procedures related to health and nutrition services are being followed as per policy. Prepare and submit reports as required to Senior Health and Nutrition Services Administrator.
• On-going desktop monitoring related to health and nutrition services activities utilizing the Child Plus Database and related Child Plus reports to identify noncompliance's and areas of concern that impact the program and provide weekly reports to Senior Health & Nutrition Services Administrator as required.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the program's Database System, ChiIdPlus.Net and policies and procedures of the agency to facilitate accurate review of health and nutrition services and provide guidance where needed.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the program's Database System, ChildPlus.Net and policies and procedures of the agency to facilitate accurate review of health and nutrition services and provide guidance where needed.
• Serve as resident expert and provide training, technical assistance and support to internal and external customers at all YWCA Head Start Centers and Child Care Partners on the Head Start Performance Standards with the goal of instituting continuous quality improvement measures that may be functional or program wide in scope.
• Responsible for recruitment, evaluation and selection of applicants for the Health Clerk position. Upon hire, responsible. for training, evaluation and monitoring of direct re orts and the overall service deliver s stem.

To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability, and environmental conditions required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Knowledge

Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards, Missouri Licensing, CACFP guidelines, Nutrition and Health policies and procedures and all other applicable state and federal regulations.

Required Skills or Abilities

• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Organizational Skills
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Accountability
• Diversity
• Customer Service
• Management Skills

Formal Education

• Four-Year College Education
• Servsafe Certification

YWCA of Metro St. Louis is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind as defined by applicable federal, state, and local laws.