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State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources Nutrition Services Manager in Augusta, Maine
Nutrition Services Manager
Augusta , Maine , United States | Community & Social Services | Full-time
Apply by: Sept. 17, 2024
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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)Social Services Manager IOpening Date: September 4, 2024 Closing Date: September 17, 2024Job Class Code: 5065
Grade: 27 (Supervisory)
Salary: $61,942.40 - $87,464.00 per year Position Number: 03030-4744Location: This is a full-time position located in Augusta, Maine and allows partial telework with management approval.
Core Responsibilities:
In this full-time position, you will provide statewide programmatic and fiscal oversight for the Nutrition Services Program (e.g., congregate meals, home-delivered meals, nutrition education, nutrition counseling, etc.) supported by Title III of the Older Americans Act and State funds that are awarded to the Area Agencies on Aging. You will monitor compliance of the Nutrition Services Program with the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans, Dietary Reference Intakes, and with applicable provisions of State or local laws regarding the safe and sanitary handling of food, equipment, and supplies used in the storage, preparation, service, and delivery of meals to an older individual. You will participate in internal and external partners addressing hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition to represent the nutritional needs of older Mainers.
You will report to the Healthy Aging Services Manager and will collaborate with other program managers on the Healthy Aging Services team as well as contract management staff, others at DHHS, and external partners to carry out the mission and priorities of DHHS.
Major Duties Include:
• Develop and implement policy, procedures, guidance, and technical assistance to implement the requirements of the Older Americans Act regarding the Nutrition Services Program.
• Facilitate regularly scheduled meetings with staff of the Area Agencies on Aging regarding the operation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Nutrition Services Program.
• Participate in contract and budget reviews, compliance monitoring, and scheduled site visits with other team members regarding the Nutrition Services Program.
• Analyze reports, including menu submissions, submitted by area agencies on aging and recommend solutions for compliance with Nutrition Services Program requirements.
• Collect and analyze data on the Nutrition Services Program to help prepare annual and ad hoc reports to state and federal partners.
• Serve as the OADS liaison with other state and federal departments for food and nutrition programs, including state and national committees/task forces.
• Provide leadership and technical assistance for modernizing the Nutrition Service Program, including enhancing client choices and culturally appropriate meal options.
• Plan for future nutritional and healthy aging support for Maine's growing older adult population by monitoring trends and innovations and applying for relevant funding opportunities and grants.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify, you must have an eight (8) year combination of education and/or professional experience in social services to include two (2) years of related program management experience.
Preference will be given to applicants who are Registered Dietitians and earned a bachelor's degree with coursework approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:
Knowledge of nutrition services programs for older adults, including applicable federal, state, and other regulations and policies (e.g., Older Americans Act, etc.)
Knowledge of menu planning and nutrition standards, including current developments in the field of food and nutrition services targeting older adults.
Ability to create, lead, and implement policies, procedures, and initiatives.
Ability to collect and analyze data using computer software.
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Agency information:
TheDepartment of Health and Human Services (https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/) (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.
The Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) within DHHS is responsible for ensuring the safety, support, and well-being of adults throughout Maine. As part of the Older Americans Act, OADS is designated as Maine’s State Unit on Aging within DHHS that administers the State Plan on Aging.
Application Information:
Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.
For additional information about this position please contact James Moorhead, Healthy Aging Services Manager OADS by e-mail at James.Moorhead@maine.gov .To apply, please upload a resume, cover letter addressing the four competency areas identified in the Requirements section, and copies of post-secondary transcripts.
For a paper application please contact Ashley Smith at Ashley.Smith@maine.gov .
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-employees/workplace-posters) .
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
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