Support nutrition services, including policies and procedures on assessing child's nutritional status Provide input and assist in the implementation of the nutrition section of the Head Start Performance Standards Provide telephone, electronic mail, and/or onsite consultation with Child Health & Safety team staff regarding nutrition and food services Maintain knowledge of CACFP regulations Write and review menus for USDA/CACFP compliance and ageappropriateness for population served Review special diets and menus keeping with physician's orders Write and sign Special Diet Statements when children require modifications to the CACFP meal pattern, along with other licensed healthcare providers like physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners Provide training to parents and staff in nutrition, health, and food service topics requested by management Participate as a member of the HS/EHS Health Services Advisory Committee Attend staff meetings and meetings with families as requested Review, provide input and sign off on Individual Care Plans for enrolled children with acute nutritional conditions Provide direct consultation services to families with an enrolled child, or family members with nutritional concerns and provide written feedback Provide input on procedures and policies in the nutrition service area Provide input and assist in the development of menus for EHS socializations including infant menus, reviewing infant diet updates as required Submit required documentation such as referral follow up, record on contacts/consults with staff and parents, and invoices in time frame identified by the program
