BACKGROUND:
Human Resources conducted a review of the Child Nutrition Division Nutritionist- Project job responsibilities and duties, as well as the organizational reporting structure, and other managerial classes within Community Services Bureau. Based on the review, Human Resources concluded that the level of responsibility and the preponderance of assigned duties were not within the Child Nutrition-Division Nutritionist classification, but that of the Comprehensive Services Manager classification; therefore the current position and incumbent are not properly classified. The study noted that the Child Nutrition-Division Nutritionist responsibilities for the nutrition program area have evolved over the years. The Child Nutrition-Division Nutritionist’s primary responsibilities are to oversee and manage the Child Nutrition Food program services, and serve as the nutrition content area specialist. The Child Nutrition Food program provides services to federal and state program eligible families and their children 0-5 years of age in child care programs. Additional duties include supervising and providing direction to nutrition and clerical staff, as well as providing support to the Child Nutrition Food Operations Supervisor-Project.
Human Resources recommends the current Child Nutrition-Division Nutritionist position and its incumbent be reclassified to the Comprehensive Services Manager - Project classification for the following reasons:
Community Services Bureau content area specialists for health, mental health, disabilities, nutrition, education, parent involvement, and social services are classified as Comprehensive Services Managers, and the Child Nutrition-Division Nutritionist is performing duties consistent with the duties and level of responsibly found within the Comprehensive Services Manager-Project classification.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Should the Board of Supervisors elect not to approve the request for reclassification, the incumbent will not be classified or compensated appropriately.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Community Services Bureau supports all five outcomes established by the Children's Report Card: (1) Children Ready for and Succeeding in School; (2) Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood; (3) Families that are Economically Self Sufficient; (4) Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing; and (5) Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families. The requested action will better support all five outcomes.