About this role
<p><b>Division:</b>HEALTH AND HOSPITAL CORPORATION </p> <p><b>Sub-Division:</b> MCPHD </p> <p><b>FLS Status: </b><span style="font-size:11.0px">[[JOB_REQUISITION_CUSTOM27]]</span></p> <p><b>Req ID:</b> 26340 </p> <p>Marion County Public Health Department is an organization that celebrates diversity, and seeks to employ a diverse workforce. We actively encourage all individuals to apply for employment and to seek advancement opportunities. Marion County Public Health Department also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law. For additional questions please contact us at: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Role Summary</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">This is a grant-funded position through the Indiana State Department of Health. The commodity foods program nutrition educator is responsible for providing nutrition education for the USDA supplemental commodity food programs: The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Nutrition education is a required component of the commodity foods program. The primary objective of this role is to help low-income participants of this program understand and use the provided foods to meet their nutrition and health needs. This position will provide clients with basic cooking education to prepare and store the commodity foods they receive. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of the grant.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Essential Duties</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Coordinate monthly nutrition education plan for statewide CSFP sites and TEFAP food pantries. </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Plan and execute yearly work plan to be approved by state commodity program.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Create educational nutrition content to be distributed to CSFP and TEFAP site managers. Present nutrition presentations as requested by site managers.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Design and test recipes which demonstrate how to prepare commodity food items in a health-promoting way. Develop 12 commodity foods-based recipes to be featured each month as part of nutrition education.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">In coordination with the Nutrition Media Specialist, film a cooking demonstration of the 12 selected commodity recipes that will be made available to all commodity foods participants electronically.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Write and distribute a monthly electronic newsletter which includes nutrition education and other helpful information about preparing and storing commodity foods.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:3.0pt;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:1.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Develop and conduct program participant satisfaction survey. Write a summary report on results each year which will be reported to IDOH.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Present an education session at the yearly TEFAP/ CSFP state training with topics chosen by the state TEFAP coordinator.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Connect commodity foods participants with other helpful food and nutrition resources.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Complete quarterly grant report summarizing each month’s activities.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Associated Job Duties</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Maintain cooking kits and supplies such as crockpots, electric skillet, and/or other small appliance inventory.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Assist other Nutrition Services staff with other nutrition programming and outreach as needed.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Attend relevant community foods policy meetings.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Assist Nutrition Services Administrator with student and volunteer mentoring as needed.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Participate in cleaning required to maintain Nutrition Services kitchen sanitation standards.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Participate in public health emergency preparedness exercises and in the response to public health emergencies, as directed.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Participate in a minimum of two H.O.P.E. events totaling a minimum of eight (8) hours annually.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Qualifications</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Required:</strong> Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Health and Education, Wellness and Fitness, or Public Health</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Licenses/Certifications Required</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Required: </strong>Indiana Driver’s License</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Required to obtain:</strong> within 6 months of hire: ServSafe Food Manager Certification</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Preferred: </strong>CHES certified</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Knowledge, Skills & Abilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must be capable of presenting to a variety of populations in a wide array of locations such as schools, daycares, businesses, senior centers, and other community settings where a community nutrition program might be requested</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Foundational knowledge of cooking skills and ability to answer participants' questions about different food preparation techniques and skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent verbal and written skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent organizational skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Internet Explorer, and office equipment such as a fax machine, copier, and telephone</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must be able to take initiative and prioritize workload</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Cultural competence and ability to work alongside a translator or translation service for non-English speaking audiences</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Flexibility to adapt to changing program/department needs and activities</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must be able to transport educational materials, demo foods, and equipment or AV equipment necessary for programs</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Working Environment</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:3.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">☒ Bloodborne Pathogens: exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material</span></p> <p style="margin:3.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">☒ Confined Space Entry: entering spaces with limited entry/exit, not meant for continuous occupancy</span></p> <p style="margin:3.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">☒ Extreme Weather: exposure to extreme temperatures or outdoor elements</span></p> <p style="margin:3.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">☐ Fall Protection: exposure to heights of six feet or more</span></p> <p style="margin:3.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">☒ Hazardous Material Handling, Storage, and Disposal: chemical, biohazard, pharmaceutical, etc…</span></p> <p style="margin:3.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">☐ Hearing Conservation: exposure to more than 80 decibels over an 8-hour time-weighted average</span></p> <p style="margin:3.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">☐ Ionizing Radiation</span></p> <p style="margin:3.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">☐ Ladder Safety: utilizing a ladder to access items on elevated surfaces</span></p> <p style="margin:3.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">☐ Powered Industrial Truck: operating forklifts, order pickers, electric pallet jacks, etc.</span></p> <p style="margin:3.0pt 0.0in 1.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">☐ Respiratory protection: exposure to inhalation hazards requiring the use of a respirator </span></p></div></div></div><p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.</p>