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Make a difference beyond the table! Join the CPLC Outreach team!
The CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) is a USDA federal program that pays for healthy meals and snacks at homes that serve children up to age 13 and adults that receive in home care or are functionally impaired. The CACFP follows the government guidelines for healthy eating.
This will be a work from home position with expected travel throughout the region including from Las Vegas up to Raton and Taos and to Mora. Mileage reimbursement at gov't. rates.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT IN THIS ROLE?
- You will be conducting home visits to ensure that providers are feeding the children based on the USDA food regulations.
- You will be responsible for recruiting home childcare providers in establishing a monthly claim to assist the provider in reimbursement for their food program.
- You will be responsible for ensuring that home providers meet United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requirements.
WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FOOD PROGRAM OUTREACH REPRESENTATIVE?
- You are customer focused: Striving for high customer satisfaction, going out of our way to be helpful and pleasant, making it as easy as possible on the customer or client, rather than on self, department, or organization;
- You possess excellent communication skills: Balancing listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others, keeping others informed;
- You take initiative: Taking ownership of our work, doing what is needed without being asked, following through;
- You are efficient and always thinking ahead: Planning ahead, managing time well, being on time, being cost conscious, thinking of better ways to do things;
- You are a critical thinker: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems;
- You are a team player: Able to work collaboratively with others in the organization, and to work well with diverse groups of people and gain and maintain respect of others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
- High School Diploma or GED and two (2) progressive years of experience in general office procedures and customer service.
- Social services and accounting background experience is a plus.
- Bilingual a plus but not required.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License, auto insurance and be insurable.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting https://www.eeoc.gov/poster
California Residents: Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.