Salaried staff position descriptions
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FLSA Status: Nonexempt Revised July 1, 1999 NATURE OF JOB: Under general supervision, assists low-income families in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary for preparing a nutritionally sound diet. The principal emphasis is on coordinating a nutrition program for low-income families. Independent judgment and discretion is required. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Depending on divisional assignment, the following are typical examples of work. * Coordinates acquisition and distribution of resource materials for Nutrition Assistants; * Serves as contact person for county program; * Recruits and enrolls youth, families and volunteers for participation in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and other similar programs; * Instructs individuals and small groups using active learning strategies in basic nutrition, planning balanced meals, food preparation and food sanitation; * Schedules workshops and individual training sessions to meet the needs of clientele; * Adapts teaching methods and subject content to meet the needs, interests and abilities of each participant; * Assists families in developing budgets to maximize food expenditures and other food resources (e.g., money, food stamps, WIC vouchers, etc.); * Follows federal program mandates, including participation data, penalty mail and affirmative action guidelines; * Participates in monthly in-service updates; * Collects evaluation data and maintains individual monthly log; enters evaluation information and generates computer report using USDA reporting system; manages program reports; * Interacts and cooperates with other Cooperative Extension units as well as public and private agencies serving the same or similar clients; * Performs other related duties as assigned. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES: Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED with three years of nutrition-related experience. Additional related education may be substituted for required experience. Requires basic computer, math and instructional skills, demonstrated human relations skills, and the ability to communicate effectively and interact well with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds. Experience as Nutrition Assistant I is desired. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: May require valid motor vehicle operator's license and/or own transportation. The EXAMPLES OF WORK are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties assigned to this position. |
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