[Cacfp] The State CACFP Team is looking for a new team member!!

Mank, Alissa M Alissa.M.Mank at maine.gov
Tue Feb 6 08:11:18 EST 2024 

The State CACFP Team is looking for a new team member!!
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Education Specialist III - CACFP Nutrition Consultant
Augusta, Maine, United States | Education | Full-time
Apply by: Feb. 20, 2024
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Department of Education
CACFP Nutrition Consultant
Code:    3060      Pay Grade: 26 - $54,620.80 - $81,328.00/Annually
Open for Recruitment:  February 5, 2024
Closes:  February 20, 2024

Purpose:
The Child Nutrition Department is looking for a new member of our Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) team. We are a dynamic group of professionals who work to implement the USDA Child Nutrition programs.  Staff work to approve operations, distribute funds, provide training and technical assistance, provide outreach and form partnerships, and monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and guidance.  This team member can work hybrid but must be able to travel for site audits.
The primary purpose of this position is to provide outreach and administer trainings in a variety of formats to recruit new program participants; interpreting federal Child Nutrition regulations and waivers from the USDA as well as administering and explaining these regulations to program operators; providing new applicants with personalized technical assistance regarding completing CACFP contracts; evaluating, processing and approving new contracts and annual contract renewals between CACFP applicants and the state agency to ensure they demonstrate that they are operating in conformance with the CACFP performance standards - Viability, Capability and Accountability (VCA) outlined in federal regulation 7CFR 226.6(b)(1): performing in-depth, institution-wide financial audits to ensure that applicants meet federal CACFP financial viability requirements, reviewing in-house institutional policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal CACFP requirements for administrative capability; planning, developing and administering technical assistance and trainings to CACFP program operators to ensure that federal and state regulations regarding CACFP program operations are followed; approving and monitoring applications for CACFP start-up and expansion funds; applying for and managing CACFP grant funding; reimbursement for accuracy and remitting reimbursement payments within federally established timeframes when needed, and connection school nutrition programs with the CACFP
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  *   Knowledge of general nutrition principals; knowledge of general accounting principles;
  *   Knowledge of federal laws and regulations governing Child Nutrition programs;
  *   Skill in public speaking;
  *   Ability to communicate effectively with people of different educational and professional backgrounds;
  *   Skill in organizing, developing, planning and presenting professional development programs for adult learning principals;
  *   Ability to interpret federal Child Nutrition regulations from the USDA as well as explain and administer these regulations to program operators;
  *   Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks;
  *   Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
  *   Ability to work independently as well as to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a diverse, fast-paced, team environment.
Minimum Qualifications:

  *   A Bachelors Degree in Education or required specialty/substance area and four (4) years professional level experience in required specialty/subject area. A Masters Degree in Education or required specialty/subject area may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing health, nutrition and/or dietary credentials and school nutrition related and/or childcare experience. Additional preference will be given to candidates who can display financial acumen.
Preference will also be given to candidates who submit both a cover letter and a resume.
Benefits:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

  *   Work-Life Balance - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
  *   Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,150.80 - $11,942.16 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs<https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/som-health-plan/premium-rates> for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

  *   Health Insurance Premium Credit - Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements<https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/health-premium-credit>.

  *   Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($379.60 annual value).

  *   Retirement Plan - The State of Maine contributes 13.41% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
  *   Gym Membership Reimbursement - Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
  *   Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts - Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
  *   Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness - The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office<https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service>.
  *   Living Resources Program - Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

  *   Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child-including fathers and adoptive parents-receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act<https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-employees/rules-policies/policy-practices-manual/Employee-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Federal>.
  *   Voluntary Deferred Compensation - Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
  *   Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness<https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/>.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Thinking about applying?
Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you're currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.
Apply by: Feb. 20, 2024


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Alissa Mank
CACFP, Nutrition Consultant
Child Nutrition
Maine Department of Education
136 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0136
Email: Alissa.m.mank at maine.gov<mailto:Alissa.m.mank at maine.gov>
Phone: 207-624-6879
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