USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program Clerk

Full Job Description

The purpose of the USDA Clerk position is to implement and ensure timely operation and record keeping of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in the Child Development Centers (CDC), School Age Care (SAC) programs, and participating Child Development Homes (CDH) in a metro area.

2 years of administrative experience.

Knowledge of the USDA CACFP Program and other work programs, priorities, and policies of the office sufficient to deal with issues required to prepare documents required by the USDA program and maintain all required records.

Working knowledge of nutrition, food handling, sanitation and child and youth development techniques and methodology to ensure compliance with standards.

Knowledge and skill to coordinate work with other offices and individuals in need of information. Skill working with military families and an understanding of military lifestyles is preferred.

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skill.

Ability to maintain accurate reports and records an military style documents. Ability to speak to small groups and individuals to provide needed training and assistance to program participants.

Major Duties:

Record Keeping and Reporting Prepares and maintains and submits reports, records and financial data pertaining to CACFP rates, meals, attendance and claim reimbursement for the metro area.

Ensures records are accurate, up-to-date and readily available. Designs, implements and maintains specialized and general office filing and record keeping systems for metro area.

Provides input to visiting auditors representing USDA Headquarters. Initiates responses for audit findings.

Provides input for the USDA administrative budget and maintains record of approved budgetary expenditures.

Reviews budgets monthly to ensure accuracy and requests modifications from USDA headquarters to ensure the reimbursement is the maximum amount.

Training and Program Support Establishes contact with State, Federal, and local resource personnel to obtain current information and educational resources related to food, sanitation, and nutrition as related to CACFP.

Liaisons with personnel at USDA headquarters for clarification and updates of policies and procedures.

Disseminates information to CUPs in the metro area, including but not limited to CACFP; CACFP-related training; and family income regarding free, reduced, or paid meal status.

Conducts training for CYP food service employees and CDH providers to ensure proper menus are being implemented according to ISDA guidelines. Provides guidance and expertise to CYP personnel as needed.

Compliance Monitors each facility and participating CDH by performing unannounced visits to ensure that CACFP guidelines are being followed.

Additional Responsibilities Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.

Performs other duties as assigned.