Remote role with frequent travel throughout Northwest Ohio, required.
Are you passionate about improving child nutrition and supporting childcare providers through training, education, and meaningful partnerships? Do you enjoy working in the community, building relationships, and ensuring programs operate effectively? If so, this is the opportunity for you.
Children’s Hunger Alliance (CHA) is seeking a CACFP Program Specialist to support and expand the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) across Northwest Ohio. In this role, you will work closely with childcare centers and in-home providers to deliver training, ensure compliance, and provide ongoing support that helps children access nutritious meals.
As the CACFP Program Specialist, you will:
- Recruit and train childcare centers and family childcare providers participating in CACFP
- Conduct on-site monitoring reviews and in-home provider visits
- Provide technical assistance and customer support to ensure program compliance
- Review and process required documentation, including monthly claims and disallowances
- Train providers and staff on systems such as Minute Menu
- Conduct outreach activities and increase community awareness of CACFP
- Maintain organized electronic files and required documentation for each provider
- Build and maintain community partnerships to expand program reach and resources
- Stay current on USDA, ODE, and CHA regulations and requirements
- Prepare and submit accurate weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly reports
- Support the development of program materials, training resources, and educational tools
- Participate in regional, state, and team meetings
- Follow Ohio laws related to reporting suspected child abuse or neglect
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Associate’s Degree in Nutrition, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field; or 2+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with structured childcare programs and training preferred
- Valid State of Ohio driver’s license and ability to travel frequently within Northwest Ohio
- Knowledge of USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) regulations
- Understanding of child nutrition, child development, and early childhood education
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and communities
- Proficiency using computers, email, internet, and relevant software systems
- Positive, resilient, and adaptable mindset
We Offer:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Pre-tax savings options including FSA and HSA (with employer contributions)
- Employer-provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with Safe Harbor contribution and employer match
- Generous PTO starting at 19 days, plus 11 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave and additional leave options (bereavement, jury duty, etc.)
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives
- Mileage reimbursement and free parking
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Optional benefits including supplemental life, disability, legal, and identity protection plans
- Flexible schedule
Founded in 1970, Children’s Hunger Alliance is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to ending childhood hunger. CHA partners with childcare providers, afterschool and summer programs, and schools across Ohio to increase access to healthy meals and nutrition education, supporting the long-term health of children.
Learn More:
https://childrenshungeralliance.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/chaohio/
Are you ready to join a great team committed to working together for the children and families in our community? Apply online today. Be a part of our future!
Children’s Hunger Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal and state employment laws. Discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, military status, or veteran status is prohibited.
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Skills Required
- Associate's Degree in Nutrition, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field; or 2+ years relevant experience
- Experience with structured childcare programs and training
- Valid State of Ohio driver's license and ability to travel frequently within Northwest Ohio
- Knowledge of USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) regulations
- Understanding of child nutrition, child development, and early childhood education
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and communities
- Proficiency using computers, email, internet, and relevant software systems
- Positive, resilient, and adaptable mindset
What We Do
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