CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) Monitor

JOB SUMMARY:The CACFP Monitor recruits and monitors Family Day Care Home (FDCH) providers participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Enforces the United State Department of Agriculture (FDCA) regulations, Oklahoma CACFP policies and LIFT CAA policies and procedures. Reviews provider records for compliance and accuracy. Provide training and technical assistance to FDCH providers.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Recruit, enroll and train providers in the CACFP. 
2. Interpret USDA regulations and Oklahoma policies and LIFT CAA policies for FDCH providers. 
3. Maintain an active caseload of FDCH providers.
4. Schedule, carry out and document required home visits and appropriate follow-up visits.
5. Maintain positive relationships with child care providers in the local community.
6. Foster professionalism and quality in the family day care.
7. With the assistance of co-workers; plan and conduct training for FDCH providers.
8. Participate in state sponsored workshops and professional conferences to keep abreast of regulatory changes.
9. Review provider cycle menus and meal service record-keeping for compliance with CACFP meal pattern requirements.
10. Review provider attendance records for compliance with CACFP regulations.
11. Crosscheck attendance records with enrollment forms, tiering and income eligibility records, and home visit reports to assure compliance.
12. Provide claim information to the Program Director to process provider monthly CACFP reimbursement.
13. Maintain complete accurate and up to date files on all assigned providers.
14. Prepare for and assist with independent audits and State Department of Education (SDE) reviews.
15. Such other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP:The CACFP Monitor reports to the CACFP Program Director and performs no staff supervision.OUALIFICATIONS:

• Ideally, education or specialized training in home economics, child development, nutrition, social work, or a related field.
• Experience in child care, nutrition, social work, or a related field.
• Have the ability to communicate effective with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Have the ability to work independently, organize time, prioritize responsibilities, and accurately complete multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of USDA CACFP regulations, Oklahoma policies and LIFT CAA policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Department of Human Services FDCH licensing standards.
• Possess a current Oklahoma Driver License and have access to a private automobile for necessary overnight job-related travel.
• Be willing to work other than regular office hours.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Constantly must be able to sit/stand in a stationary position 50% of the time.

• Frequently must be able to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently must operate a computer and other office productive machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Frequently must communicate with staff and others who have inquiries about the program. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Occasionally must move/carry items weighing up to 25 pounds or more.
• Travel required.
• Frequently must ascend/descend steps in and out of vehicles.
• Occasionally must visually detect highway signs and interact with traffic while operating a vehicle.

I have read and understand the job description listed above. My questions have been answered. I am fully qualified for this position and can perform the duties as described. I understand that this is not an exhaustive list of all my duties and responsibilities. I understand that Management (and no other) reserves the right to revise this job description as deemed necessary.LIFT Community Action Agency, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer. The functions, qualifications, requirements, and physical demands listed in this job description represent the essential functions of the job, which the employee must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. As an equal opportunity provider and employer, LCAA will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their job duties/functions. The listed job functions, duties and responsibilities do not necessarily include all activities that the employee may perform. Nothing herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This position is Non-Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and its amendments.