ADRC - Nutrition Program Supervisor

ADRC - Nutrition Program Supervisor

Salary

$29.35 - $32.46 Hourly

Location

Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Resource Center, 1717 Center Avenue, Janesville, WI 53546, WI

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

RC-0805313

Department

HSD-A Aging Unit

Opening Date

09/23/2026

Closing Date

10/9/2026 5:00 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

Position Summary and Job Duties

Work involves responsibility for day-to-day management and administrative functions of the nutrition program and assuring the congregate and home delivered meals programs are administered according to state and federal regulations. This position also supports and promotes the Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles of the Human Services Department and performs in a manner consistent with the HSD Leadership Charter, Professional Standards, and "Commitment to My Co-Workers."

85% - Plan for, coordinate and maintain all activities pertaining to the Elder Nutrition Program according to the federal Older Americans Act and state regulations.

1. Obtain input from older adult participants regarding service delivery, including listening and responding to concerns.

2. Supervise the work of congregate dining centers to ensure adherence to all pertinent federal,

state and local policies and to ensure the program is operating within fiscal constraints.

a. Recruit, train, and monitor the work of dining site coordinators and volunteers.

b. Implement recognition strategies.

c. Conduct regularly scheduled meetings with dining site coordinators to meet training

requirements and regularly attend the sites to monitor activities.

d. Develop and maintain appropriate record-keeping documents to ensure proper data

reporting.

e. Coordinate special event menus and activities (pop-up sites) to encourage participation.

f. Maintain and distribute needed supplies.

g. Utilize marketing strategies to promote participation at congregate dining sites.

h. Conduct an annual participant satisfaction survey and implement programmatic

improvements.

i. Collect and organize documentation as required for the Assessment for the Elder Nutrition

Program.

j. Ensure the ongoing practice of safe food handling by developing and enforcing local

policies and procedures related to food safety and sanitation and by ensuring all training

and certification requirements are met.

3. Supervise the work of the Home Delivered Meal Program to ensure adherence to all pertinent

federal, state and local policies and to ensure the program is operating within fiscal

constraints.

a. Recruit and train volunteers to deliver meals to qualified homebound older adults and

implement recognition strategies.

b. Ensure intake process and follow-up visits are conducted (at the home), to ensure

participant eligibility.

c. Ensure appropriate referrals are made to meet other needs participants may have.

d. Request safety checks from law enforcement as appropriate.

e. Utilize marketing strategies to promote the program.

4. Maintain contract compliance by monitoring activities of the food caterer and registered

dietitian.

a. Ensure menu analysis is completed by contracted dietitian.

b. Monitor all aspects of the nutrition education component.

c. Review on-site observation reports and follow-up with site coordinators to address issues.

d. Refer "at nutritional risk" individuals to contracted dietitian for individual consultation.

e. Review and provide feedback to the contracted dietitian and caterer regarding menus.

f. Coordinate the daily ordering and delivery of meals with the caterer.

5. Ensure Peer Place data collection is being reported accurately and in a timely manner and

review relevant reports generated from the database.

6. Maintain, inform, and seek advice from the Nutrition Advisory Committee.

a. Prepare meeting agendas/review minutes.

b. Provide current information on relevant topics.

c. Implement Advisory Committee recommendations that will enhance program delivery.

d. Seek out and recruit for vacant Advisory positions.

10% - Coordinate and administer the annual Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.

• Arrange for and schedule locations for voucher distribution
• Market the program
• Recruit and train volunteers
• Oversee distribution sites
• Maintain required records and complete all required reports

5% Other duties as assigned.

Success Factors (KSAs)

• Ability to analyze and interpret procedures, eligibility and regulations for government programs.
• Ability to effectively supervise the work of others.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide leadership and speak before public groups.
• Ability to work independently and with others in an effective manner.
• Ability to analyze data, define issues, identify potential solutions, develop implementation strategies and evaluate outcomes.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise verbal and written reports.
• Ability to think creatively and solve problems.
• Ability to organize and execute events for the program.
• Ability to organize work and multi-task.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job Requirements, Education, Training & Experience

• Bachelors degree in human services field, Registered Dietitian preferred or an equivalent combination of related education, training and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to effectively perform the functions of this position may be considered.
• Experience working with the older adults.
• Serve Safe Sanitation Training Certification required at time of hire or immediately thereafter.
• Knowledge of the Older Americans Act Elder Nutrition Program.
• Familiarity with non-profit and human services agencies in Rock County desirable.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings on occasion.
• Must have valid drivers license and access to a reliable personal vehicle for business-related travel.
• Must have personal, insured vehicle-pursuant to Wisconsin law.
• Occasional out-of-county travel is required.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in various computer software programs, including all Microsoft office products.

Essential Job Functions (physical elements, equipment and working conditions)

Physical Elements

• Ability to sit, walk and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Use of Equipment

• Ability to use any and all office equipment

Working Conditions

• Work is accomplished through a combination of office time and site/home visits
• Exposure to road conditions while driving

Rock County Employee

Facts and Benefits Highlights

• Rock County historic and cultural attractions:Rock County is in south Central Wisconsin along the Illinois border. The County has a population of 161,188 making it the ninth largest County in Wisconsin. Janesville, Wisconsin (pop. 64,009) is the county seat. Janesville is located on the I39/90 corridor, forty miles south of Madison, seventy-six miles west of Milwaukee and about two hours from Chicago.

Rock County's many historic and cultural attractions include the City of Evansville historic district, Beloit College (an acclaimed liberal arts institution located in the City of Beloit) and the City of Janesville's Rotary Botanical Gardens and Tallman House (an exceptional example of Italian villa style architecture from the mid 1850's).

The Cities of Janesville and Beloit have a combined symphony orchestra, as well as individual performing arts centers. The Rock County Fair and Riverfest are regional cultural celebrations held every summer in the Cities of Janesville and Beloit respectively. These Cities both have extensive park and open space networks, including portions of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, a Statewide trail commemorating the State's geologic history. Additionally, the Rock River runs through these Cities, offering many recreational opportunities.

• Salary:

Rock County has updated their pay grid in 2023 and it has 14 steps for every classification. Below is the link to locate the compensation grid and see each of the classifications that Rock County has to offer.

https://www.co.rock.wi.us/departments/human-resources/compens

Employees are paid every two weeks on Friday (26 checks in a year). Paychecks are directly deposited in the employee's bank account. There is a two-week delay between the pay period worked and the payday. New employees generally wait four weeks before they receive their first check, which is a live paper check. Direct deposit is a requirement of employment.

• Holidays (Ordinance 18.501):

The following holidays are observed by the County and shall be granted to regular employees with pay and to temporary employees without pay, unless such employees are required to be on scheduled work:

(a) New Years Day

(b) Martin Luther King Jr. Day

(c) Spring Holiday to be observed the Friday immediately preceding Easter

(d) Memorial Day

(f) July 4th

(g) Labor Day

(h) Thanksgiving Day

(i) Friday following Thanksgiving

(j) Day before Christmas

(k) Christmas Day

(l) One Floating Holiday

(m) Any additional holiday granted by the County Board.

(n) The County Administrator may designate additional holidays in unusual circumstances with the approval of the County Board Chair and/or Vice Chair.

For employees working the standard work schedule, when a holiday falls on Saturday, it shall be observed on the preceding Friday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed.

For employees not working the standard work schedule see the HR Policies and Procedures.

• Vacation (Policy & Procedure Manual 5.47):

Employees (.4 FTE or greater) hired on or after April 10, 2023, shall earn vacation according to the following schedule:

• Health Insurance including our Wellness component:

Rock County offers a dual choice point of service plan. Employees will have a choice to elect coverage with either Dean Health Care or Mercy Health Care. Employees can enroll within the first 30 days of employment, after that there is an annual open enrollment period in the fall. In the case of a qualifying event (birth, marriage, FTE increase, loss of coverage, etc.), the employee will also have 30 days to enroll or make changes. No exceptions will be made. The County will pay 90% of the premium for health insurance and the Employee may earn the remaining 10% of the premium, based on the terms of participation of the Healthy Employee Incentive Program.

• Sick Leave (Policy 5.39):

Sick leave pay shall commence on the first day of any period of illness due to accident, injury, or disease.

All full-time employees shall earn one sick leave day per month of continuous employment. All part-time employees whose regular workweek is sixteen hours or more shall earn one sick leave day on a prorated basis directly in relation to the normal full time employment period. All part-time employees, who work less than sixteen hours per week, shall not earn sick leave. Temporary and seasonal employees are not eligible for sick leave. Sick leave shall accrue to a maximum of one hundred thirty days.

• Dental Plan:

The County offers a dental plan through Delta Dental and will pay 60% of the applicable

premium for the lowest cost plan. Employees can enroll within the first 30 days of

employment, after that there is an annual open enrollment period in the fall. In the case of a qualifying event (birth, marriage, FTE increase, loss of coverage, etc.), the employee will also have 30 days to enroll or make changes. No exceptions will be made. Newly enrolled employees will likely see a double deduction on their first paycheck; premiums are paid one month in advance.

• Vision Plan:

The County offers a vision plan which employees can enroll in at their own cost. Employees

can enroll within the first 30 days of employment, after that there is an annual open enrollment

period in the fall. In the case of a qualifying event (birth, marriage, FTE increase, loss of coverage, etc.), the employee will also have 30 days to enroll or make changes. No exceptions will be made.

Newly enrolled employees will likely see a double deduction on their first paycheck; premiums are paid one month in advance.

• Life Insurance:

The County provides term life insurance through the State of Wisconsin Plan. Employees can purchase insurance in increments based on their salary, up to five times their salary. The County will contribute 20% of the cost for the first increment only - one times the employee's salary. Employees can also purchase coverage for their spouse and/or children.

• Eligibility for this benefit is tied to whether the employee is eligible for retirement benefits. (You must be expected to work for at least 12 months and 1200 hours, or have previously qualified for the WRS)
• Voluntary Benefits:

The County offers voluntary benefits which employees can enroll in at their own cost. Employees

can enroll within the first 30 days of employment, after that there is an annual open enrollment

period in the fall. Voluntary benefits may include: Disability, Hospital indemnity, Supplemental Life, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance. Employees are responsible for 100% of the premiums for any voluntary benefits elected. Deductions are taken post tax. Please visit the Human Resources intranet page for more information.

• Deferred Compensation:

Employees can participate in one of the identified deferred compensation plans (Nationwide, Wisconsin Deferred Comp, and Security Benefits) at their own cost.

• Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care):

Employees can elect to put an annually IRS established amount into a flexible spending account through (EBC) to pay for their own non-reimbursed medical care expenses. Employees can also put in up to $5,000 for dependent care accounts.

If you leave County employment, you have ninety (90) days to submit expenses incurred prior to your last day.

• Retirement:

Rock County participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Eligible employees are required to participate. What an employee receives at retirement is dependent upon several factors - age, length of service, salary.

Rock County and the employee make equal contributions to the Wisconsin Retirement System on behalf of the employer. The contribution rate is addressed in the employment letter.

Employees in protective status have the percentage contributions defined in their respective collective bargaining units.

Employees who have questions about their retirement benefits should contact WRS.

• Bereavement Leave (Policy 5.04):

In the event of a death an employee may be excused from work without loss of pay for up to a maximum of thirty-two (32) hours annually for the purpose of attending a person's wake, visitation, memorial service, funeral, or make necessary arrangements regarding the person's death, within a reasonable time after the occurrence. Reasonable time after the occurrence is defined as within six (6) months from the date of death.

No more than (32) hours can be used for the same decedent.

If additional time is required beyond the thirty-two (32) hours annually, an employee may request to use accumulated vacation, holiday, or comp-time. Sick leave can be used for a parent, spouse, or child only.

Bereavement leave cannot be accrued from one year to the next.

Bereavement leave can be used in increments of quarter hours.

A second or third shift employee may be excused from work the scheduled shift before or after the event, provided the shift begins or ends on the same calendar date of the event.

All leaves under this section shall be prorated based upon the employee's FTE.

• EAP:

The County provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees to use for all kinds of personal and professional assistance. In the case of counseling, professional counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. An employee can establish a relationship with a counselor over the phone or set up an in-person appointment with a counselor in the area. As of March 1, 2022, the EAP program will pay for up to six visits.

• Parking:

The County provides free parking at all its facilities.

• Workplace Attire (Policy & Procedures 5.53):

All Rock County employees are expected to present a professional, businesslike image to clients, visitors, customers, and the public. Acceptable personal appearance, like proper maintenance of work areas, is an ongoing requirement of employment with the County. Supervisors should communicate any department-specific workplace attire and grooming guidelines to staff members during new-hire orientation and evaluation periods. Any questions about the department's guidelines for attire should be discussed with the immediate supervisor.

• Employee Identification Badge (Policy & Procedure 5.08)

All Rock County employees shall have and display, an identification badge while conducting official County business. Minimal exceptions, for safety reasons, may be approved by Department Heads.

• Smoking:

All County buildings are smoke free. By County Ordinance anyone visiting or working in any County building is prohibited from smoking closer than 30 feet from any building entrance. The Ordinance also makes the entire Rock Haven Nursing Home a smoke free "campus."

Prior to new hire orientation, please access policy documents here: https://www.co.rock.wi.us/hr

Active Employees: For full policy documents, please visit the Human Resources Intranet page, "Personnel Ordinance" and "Policy & Procedure Manual". https://www.co.rock.wi.us/rchr/

Please note, you may also be subject to department specific work rules.

Still have questions? Call us! Human Resources: 608-757-5520

Employer Rock County

Address 51 S.Main Street

Janesville, Wisconsin, 53545

Phone (608) 757-5520