Current Job Openings - The Child Care Resource Network

Title:  Food Program Monitor

Location:  The Child Care Resource Network

Date of Posting: 07/30/2010

Application Deadline: 08/13/2010

Reports to:  Program Director - Victoria Matney

Status: Part Time - Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Description:

The Food Program Monitor is responsible for ensuring that day care providers enrolled in the Child and Adult Care Food Program are operating according to the Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements.

Essential Functions: 

  • Travel to day care homes in Tippecanoe and surrounding counties to conduct food monitors in accordance with CACFP requirements.

  •  Record food monitor information accurately and completely, reporting concerns, training recommendations, and/or violations to Food Program Coordinator.

  •  Review provider menus for accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness according to CACFP requirements.

  • Attends mandatory food monitor trainings.

  • Maintains confidentiality of all staff and family records and information as required by law and/or the Agency.

Qualifications/Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the minimum qualification requirements below and be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made if needed.

  • Minimum of HS Diploma or GED required.

  • Prior experience with food service and/or child care preferred.

  • Ability to travel locally and to surrounding counties.

  • Excellent time management skills required.

  • Must have access to reliable transportation.

  • Must be willing to work occasional weekend, early morning and evening hours

  • Must be able to work independently with little to no supervision.

  • Must be able to read, analyze, and record information accurately, completely, and in accordance with CACFP and Agency guidelines.

Ability to  successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment drug screen and criminal history background check required for this position.

  EOE

 To apply submit resume and/or employment application to: 

Tippecanoe County Child Care, Inc

c/o Human Resources

100 Saw Mill Road, Suite 1200

Lafayette, IN  47905

hr@tcchildcare.com

Title:  CACFP Program Coordinator

Location:  The Child Care Resource Network

Date of Posting: 07/30/2010

Application Deadline: 08/13/2010

Reports to:  Program Director - Victoria Matney

Status: Full Time - Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Description: The CACFP Program Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that day care providers enrolled in the Child and Adult Care Food Program are operating according to the Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements.

Essential Functions:

  • Monitoring
    • Supervise CACFP staff in the monitoring related duties
    • Conduct and document unannounced visits and follow-up visits
    • Supervise / assist in processing and filing of completed monitor reviews.
  • Parent Contacts
    • Determine need of parent audit
    • Oversee audit process, the organizing and mailing of parent audit information
    • Process returned audits for claim validity and take action accordingly
  • Training
    • Offer and provide training to providers at monitor visits, document as needed
    • Maintain knowledge of CACFP and agency regulations
    • Train CACFP staff regarding monitoring related activities
    • Ensure that trainings are being offered to coordinate with CACFP regulations
  • Claims Processing
    • Ensure that claims submitted and processed for reimbursement are in compliance with CACFP regulations
  • Eligibility
    • Organize and conduct the initial pre-approval visit and contract signing
    • Supervise child care homes and individual children
    • Organize and supervise yearly contract or renewal paperwork
    • Supervise all enrolled sites and their CACFP compliance
  • Recruitment
    • Create and supervise recruitment plan for non participating providers
    • Assist with the development of recruiting materials
    • Create and compile information packets for non participating providers
  • Initial and Annual Training
    • Supervise and conduct new provider orientation training
    • Schedule annual CACFP related trainings
    • Maintain continuing education of CACFP staff on all aspects of the CACFP program
  • Claims processing
    • Oversee CACFP monthly claims
    • Verify that claims are received in timely manner
    • Process computer data and submit claims
  • Enrollment Paperwork
    • Supervise processing and filing of provider enrollment forms
    • Confirm child CACFP eligibility
  • Miscellaneous
    • Maintain communication with officials
    • Assist with preparation of annual contract renewal
    • Assist with annual audit
    • Prepare newsletters
    • Attend sponsor meetings and conferences
    • Order supplies
    • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Bachelor Degree Preferred or Business related experience  

 

Ability to  successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment drug screen and criminal history background check required for this position.

  EOE

 To apply submit resume and/or employment application to: 

Tippecanoe County Child Care, Inc

c/o Human Resources

100 Saw Mill Road, Suite 1200

Lafayette, IN  47905

hr@tcchildcare.com