Community Council of IdahoNutrition Field Advisor
Jul. 2007 - Jan. 2009United StatesOversight of Nutrition area for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start at 13 different centers statewide funded by the USDA. Plans, coordinates, and monitors the implementation of grants to ensure compliance with programmatic and fiscal requirements; provides technical assistance in the writing and review of grant proposals. Bilingual communication and training with site staff. Managed food safety, monitoring of paperwork and physical inspections, special diets, Dietician contact, financial analysis, coordination of resources and services, research, training, guidance, and Spanish interpretation. Compliance, regulations, rule oversight, and review. Results- Positive vendor and staff relations Obtained new kitchen supplies for centers Secured free and or low cost nutrition resources for staff and families In depth collaborative nutrition and child development trainings Change in position reporting structure