FSNE Core Competency Self-Assessment

State Nutrition Program Coordinator Core Competency Tasks

Based on a self-assessment of your skill levels, select a statement for each of the competency tasks below.

Task descriptions that are available as links will open a "pop up box" with a more detailed explanation of the task.

After entering your responses click on the "Tabulate Responses" button at page bottom. You will then see a page listing your responses by response number and in order by task. You may print this page for future reference.

A. Practice shared, principled leadership

A1. Coach and be coached

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

A2. Interpret/set/apply policy and procedure

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

A3. Guide strategic planning

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

A4. Model professional integrity

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

A5. Pursue continuous professional development

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

A6. Maintain cutting edge awareness in core competency areas

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

A7. Create opportunities, challenge status quo

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

A8. Facilitate team building

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

A9. Facilitate organizational change for program and organization success

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

A10. Promote telling our stories

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

A11. Interface with academic organizations and community systems

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

A12. Facilitate and model teamwork

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

A13. Keep current in the use of technology

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

B. Provide leadership for statewide programming

B1. Ensure program guidelines are followed

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

B2. Coordinate program planning including assest mapping and needs assessment

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

B3. Integrate research into educational programs

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

B4. Oversee curriculum identification and development

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

B5. Facilitate culturally sensitive program implementation for behavior change

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

B6. Coordinate program evaluation

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

B7. Conduct and/or participate in applied research

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

B8. Utilize evaluation results for program enhancement

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

B9. Recognize participant achievement

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

B10. Ensure compliance

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

C. Create an environment in which staff can thrive

C1. Develop and modify a staffing pattern

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

C2. Create and modify position descriptions

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

C3. Oversee recruitment and hiring of staff

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

C4. Ensure organizational orientation

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

C5. Facilitate initial staff training

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

C6. Facilitate staff development

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

C7. Provide for performance management (counseling, coaching, termination, legal issues)

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

C8. Continually recognize and reward staff

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

C9. Coach and be coached

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

D. Practice stewardship of all resources

D1. Develop operational systems for financial management

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

D2. Develop budgets

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

D3. Maintain budgetary communication throughout all levels

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

D4. Oversee the monitoring of budgets

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

D5. Ensure compliance and financial accountability and reporting

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

D6. Authorize expenditures

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

D7. Provide technical assistance

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

D8. Seek and secure additonal resources

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

E. Promote synergistic collaborations

E1. Establish relationships with partners with similar goals and visions

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

E2. Facilitate growth of relationships

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

E3. Demonstrate the benefits of shared vision

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

E4. Celebrate, recognize, reward collaboration

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

F. Communicate program value with passion

F1. Communicate success internally and externally

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

F2. Advocate for the audience we serve

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

F3. Increase awareness of needs and assets

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

F4. Create loyalty

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

F5. Tailor messages

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

F6. Oversee development of marketing tools

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.

F7. Communicate program impact

1. I am aware of this skill.
2. I understand the concepts.
3. I articulate principles.
4. I apply this skill.
5. I integrate into practice.
This task is delegated to someone else.