DREAM (formerly Harlem RBI)

Consultant

• Support DREAM’s Head Start Early Childhood Program by utilizing health and nutrition trend data, community assessment, and other community indicators to inform health and wellness planning
• Develop and implement Individual Nutrition Plans for children with dietary restrictions
• Work with DREAM’s Kitchen team to develop and/or refine menus especially for children with special diets
• Ensure that all staff understand children’s special dietary needs
• Ensure that all classrooms have up to date food allergy lists that include food substitutions for children with special diets
• Provide nutrition education and training to both staff and families
• Effectively coordinate with others to maintain nutrition requirements documentation and follow up
• Manage time effectively to optimize hours
• Additional duties related to the area of nutrition, as requested.

Nutrition Consultant

• Offer virtual and on-site mental health and wellbeing consultations on program specific matters that support a young child’s mental health.
• Provide consultation services that build the capacity of adults in a young child’s life to strengthen and support the mental health and social and emotional development of children.
• Provide consultation services at the rate of roughly 16-20 hours per month, flexibility based on the needs of the program.

Nutrition Consultant

Early Childhood Mental Health and Wellness Consultant