Humboldt Senior Resource Center is looking for a Nutrition Supervisor to support our nutrition activities across our multiple locations (Arcata, Eureka, and Fortuna). The position is for an average of 35 hours per week. The work hours will be Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. This position will travel between the sites as needed, providing support.
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the day-to-day leadership, coordination, and oversight of the Nutrition & Activities Program's community nutrition services, including Heritage Café Dining Centers, Meals on Wheels, Mobile Dining, and Site Councils. Supervises program personnel, volunteers, and daily operations to ensure high-quality, participant-centered services that comply with applicable federal, state, and agency requirements. Serves as a key member of the Nutrition & Activities leadership team to advance the agency's mission of promoting the health, independence, and well-being of older adults.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership and Supervision
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Supervises various Nutrition & Activity support employees including Heritage Café Site, Mobile Program, and Meals on Wheels Coordinators, supplemental work-training staff, and volunteers.
- Collaborates with the Director of Nutrition & Activities in personnel responsibilities related to recruitment, interviewing, staffing, and evaluation of employees.
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Assists with orienting, training, cross-training, supervising, coaching, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating of program employees, students, and volunteers.
- Ensures and maintains adequate daily staffing, assigning employee duties and tasks, or designating other team leaders to do so as appropriate.
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Coordinates, schedules, and integrates schedule of employees, program volunteers, and supplemental work-training staff, to ensure proper coverage of program activities.
- Assists in coordination of employee training as required and/or necessary. Ensures that there is ongoing, program-compliant, in-service training and documentation for employees, contractors, and volunteers.
- Reports to the Director of Nutrition & Activities concerning personnel matters, including situations or occurrences that impact employee, volunteer, and supplemental staff relations and morale.
- Oversees timesheet completion and requests for leave of program employees. Works with Payroll to ensure timesheets are prepared accurately and in a timely manner.
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Enforces written agency and program policies within the Operations Manual and Employee Handbook, escalating issues to the Director of Nutrition & Activities.
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Monitors the safety of the work environment and enforces safety practices with employees.
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Assists the Director of Nutrition & Activities in reviewing Emergency Operations Plan policy and procedures with program employees at least annually.
Program Implementation and Coordination
- Travels to satellite Dining Center locations to conduct “site visits” and to facilitate “Site Council” meetings.
- Provides coverage for Dining Center Coordinators and Drivers, as needed.
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Participates in program and department policy and procedure development.
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Assists Director of Nutrition & Activities in facilitating employee communication regarding participant, employee, and program issues.
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Works with the Nutrition & Activities program management team to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies for Title IIIC-1, Title IIIC-2.
- Oversees and manages income-generating projects and funding opportunities for the Nutrition & Activities program.
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Works with Dining Center Coordinators to increase participation, create special events, and promote a positive dining experience while monitoring monthly service levels and expenditures.
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Works with Director of Nutrition & Activities to provide coordination of existing programs and outreach activities essential to the Nutrition & Activities program.
- Assists Director of Nutrition & Activities in the development of community support including contacts with media and public presentations.
- Assists the Director of Nutrition in the development of grants for the Nutrition & Activities program.
- In conjunction with the Dining Center Coordinators, serves as the facilitator for Dining Center “Site Councils” assisting in problem resolution, providing program updates (including participation and program funding), planning outreach to new seniors, and improving Dining Center operations.
- In conjunction with Director of Nutrition & Activities and Food Service Manager, maintains and updates the Nutrition Operations Manual.
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Participates in various agency Committee assignments, as directed.
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Acts in a manner consistent with agency values.
EDUCATION &/or EXPERIENCE:
Required:
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Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory position for a social, health service, recreation, nutrition, or similar program.
Preferred:
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Associates degree from accredited college or university with emphasis in public health, community nutrition, health education, or gerontology.
- Experience working with older adults, grant management, and program planning.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:
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Valid California Driver’s License and personal auto liability insurance required. Must have a personal vehicle in good driving/operating condition, insured for State minimum liability requirements that can be used for the applicable job functions noted above.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification within six (6) months of hire.
PRE-SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
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Requires clearance of a DOJ and FBI criminal history background check
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Requires Motor Vehicle Report verification.
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COVID-19 and Influenza (flu) vaccines preferred.
JOB SKILLS:
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Demonstrates the ability to adapt to change, manage stress effectively, and support the team in adjusting to evolving priorities and circumstances.
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Provides mentorship, guidance, and development opportunities to team members, offering constructive feedback to encourage growth.
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Clearly conveys information and expectations, actively listens, and promotes open, respectful dialogue while practicing empathy and self-awareness.
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Gathers relevant information, evaluates options, and makes timely, sound decisions while identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
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Sets clear goals, monitors progress, addresses performance concerns, and celebrates successes while upholding high standards of accountability.
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Fosters a positive team culture by encouraging collaboration, supporting teamwork, and resolving conflicts effectively and promptly.
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Ability and interest to work with the elderly to enhance and encourage their independence, and knowledgeable of and sensitive toward the needs of the low-income elderly.
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Knowledge of Federal, State, and local programs and services.
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Ability to function effectively within a multi-service, community-based nonprofit agency.
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Ability to comply with program requirements and applicable government regulations.
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Strong verbal and written communication abilities; able to convey information clearly and professionally to staff, participants, families, and external partners.
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Builds positive relationships with diverse populations, including aging and dependent adults, caregivers, staff, and community stakeholders.
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Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team demonstrating sound listening skills to receive directions and understand participant concerns; maintains a cooperative and supportive attitude.
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Applies good judgement, resourcefulness, and flexibility to resolve issues and adapt to changing circumstances.
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Maintains confidentiality, reliability, and ethical standards; consistently demonstrates punctuality, attendance, and responsibility in work performance.
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Maintains participant privacy and organizational confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA and agency standards.
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Strong basic computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel). Ability to navigate, use, and maintain database software programs. Basic knowledge of web-based applications such as timekeeping, training, and email programs.
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Ability to be dependable, accept supervision, follow direction, and improve performance through feedback.
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Ability to incorporate an understanding of detailed requirements in work activities. Ability to collect and analyze data.
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Ability to coordinate, advocate, and cooperate with other agencies for seniors with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to speak to public and private community groups about agency programs and to participate in various outreach and fundraising efforts as required.
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Strong basic computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel). Ability to navigate, use, and maintain database software programs. Basic knowledge of web-based applications such as timekeeping, training, and email programs.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:
- This position supervises the following employees: Heritage Café Coordinators, Mobile Program Supervisor, Meals on Wheels Coordinator, supplemental work-training staff, and volunteers.
- In coordination with Human Resources and other supervisory staff, oversees hiring, orienting, training, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating of specified departmental staff.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires a combination of office, community, and field-based work. The employee must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and use hands for frequent computer and administrative tasks. Regular travel to dining centers, meal sites, community locations, and agency facilities is required, including driving a personal vehicle. The position may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling materials and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to occasionally assist with program operations, including meal service activities, and safely navigate a variety of indoor and outdoor environments.
ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Key (Based on typical week): N=Never; R=Rarely (Less than 1 hour per week); O-Occasional (1%-33% of time); F=Frequent (34%-66% of time); C=Constant (over 66% of time)
Activity
Frequency
Activity
Frequency
Lifting/Carrying
Twisting/Turning
Under 10 lbs.
X
Reach over shoulder
X
11-20 lbs.
X
Reach over head
X
21-50 lbs.
X
Reach outward
X
11-20 lbs.
X
Walk-Normal Surfaces
X
21-50 lbs.
X
Walk-Uneven Surfaces
X
51-100 lbs.
X
Walk-Slippery Surfaces
X
Fingering (Fine dexterity)
X
Handling (grasping, holding)
X
Repetitive Motion-Hands
X
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed. They are not to be considered an exhaustive list of all job tasks performed. The agency reserves the right to change job descriptions, work hours or work sites as required by the program.
The Humboldt Senior Resource Center is a private, non-profit, multi-purpose senior center providing a continuum of social and health related services. The agency currently holds contracts with the California Department of Aging and Area 1 Agency on Aging.
The Humboldt Senior Resource Center is an equal opportunity employer. We will not unlawfully discriminate against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any terms or conditions of employment based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, breastfeeding, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other basis protected by applicable Federal or State law.
