Program Specialist

• Provide technical assistance, training, and regulatory guidance to school and non-school administrators and food service personnel
• Support effective administration, compliance, integrity, and continuous improvement of Child Nutrition Programs within an assigned territory
• Plan, organize, and deliver in-person and virtual training opportunities
• Develop, maintain, and implement relevant training curricula
• Encourage use of online and self-paced training resources
• Provide peer support with technical assistance, administrative reviews, and problem resolution
• Assist with onboarding and training new field staff
• Temporarily assume regulatory responsibilities for vacant regional territories
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of Child Nutrition Program operations at participating institutions
• Evaluate compliance with contracts and state and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Review work standards, procurement practices, purchasing practices, and use of USDA donated foods
• Evaluate menus for required nutritional standards
• Inspect food service facilities and observe food preparation, meal service, and operational practices
• Prepare reports documenting review findings, observations, and corrective actions
• Communicate requirements, updates, and guidance to diverse stakeholders
• Identify operational concerns and guide corrective action and continuous improvement
• Investigate Child Nutrition Program complaints and document findings and recommendations
• Support corrective action plans and follow-up activities

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