Description:
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Ensures all children are appropriately chaperoned and never left unattended in all situations such as facility, transportation, playground, or community outing.
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Ensures the accuracy of Attendance and Meal Counts.
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Monitors each center kitchen/dining area three (3) times per program year (food preparation and food service) of all meal options.
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Inputs data into Child Plus, and other necessary systems.
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Maintains current Child and Adult Care Food Program Child enrollment forms.
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Maintains current Child and Adult Care Center Meal Benefit Income Eligibility forms.
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Keeps current on Income Eligibility Guidelines
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Verifies accuracy of monthly meal counts for fiscal.
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Plans and conducts CACFP training to all applicable staff upon initial hire, annually and as needed.
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Maintains up to date training documentation.
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Eats with children sharing the same menus, while demonstrating socially acceptable behaviors and manners.
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Practices daily health routines and follows emergency procedures if needed.
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Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
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Participates in any assigned training opportunities, onsite or web based as needed.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Provides assistance as needed at the center.
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Attends evening meetings and participates in job related training as required.
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Follows the program procedures relating to confidentiality.
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Performs overnight travel as required.
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Mandated Child Abuse/Neglect reporter
Requirements:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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Working knowledge of computers, including MS Word, Excel, and other related programs.
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Working knowledge of CAPCC Early Childhood programs.
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Proficient oral and written communication skills.
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Proficient reading and writing skills
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Proficient basic math skills and ability to analyze collection data/spreadsheets.
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Ability to train and explain meal count collection process to staff or assigned parties.
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Ability to deal tactfully with the public.
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Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
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High School Diploma or GED. (Required)
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Current PA driver’s license and reliable transportation. (Required)
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Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities prior to employment. (Required)
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Must obtain Child Abuse, PA State Police, NSOR, and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances prior to starting employment. (Required)
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Must pass tri-annual physical exam and must meet vaccination requirements set by funding sources. (Required)
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TB screening. (Required)
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Demonstrates experience working in a child-oriented group setting. (Preferred)
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Associates Degree (Preferred)
