Agent Assistant I/II - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Blount County

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Position Details
Requisition Number
S1429P

Home Org Name
Blount County

Division Name
AL Cooperative Extension System

Position Title
Agent Assistant I/II - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Blount County

Job Class Code
CA01A/B

Appointment Status
Full-time

Part-time FTE
Limited Term
Yes

Limited Term Length
One Year

Job Summary
This position will work in Blount County with a main office location the Blount County Extension Office in Oneonta, Alabama.
This is a one year limited term position. Continued employment is based on the continuation of extramural funding and is subject to renewal on an annual basis. Funding for this program has been continuous for over 50 years.
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (
EFNEP
) is a federally funded nutrition education program that uses a peer educator model to teach families, youth, and pregnant women with limited incomes.
EFNEP
programming includes basic nutrition and cooking, food safety, food resource management, food security, and physical activity.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension
EFNEP
Agent Assistant will work in and serve clients in Blount County. The Agent Assistant has the opportunity to positively impact the health of local communities by conducting nutrition education programs with limited-resource participants in a group or one-on-one setting, including at schools, social services, community agencies, and more. This position will serve youth, families, and pregnant women.

Effective January 1, 2022, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. will offer a minimum hiring rate of $14.50 to all administrative professionals, full-time staff, and eligible part-time employees
Essential Functions
The
EFNEP
Agent Assistant responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Have knowledge of, or be willing to gain knowledge about, food and nutrition as they relate to a healthy and affordable diet for a familyProvide education to multiple groups and individuals through a series of nutrition education classesCreate a positive, hands-on learning experience for participantsActively seek out and build new partnerships to maintain consistent teaching scheduleRecruit and retain eligible participants for
EFNEP
class seriesFollow
EFNEP
guidelines and use approved
EFNEP
nutrition education curriculum with participants Maintain accurate records, including entry and exit paperwork, attendance sheets, travel, budget reports,
EFNEP
supply inventory, etc.Maintain a caseload according to
EFNEP
policies and proceduresMaintain a high level of communication with supervisors, mentors, and other program staffReport to the County Extension Coordinator assigned as supervisor of recordReceive initial and continuous training from
EFNEP
state staff, supervisor, and fellow educatorsFollow established guidelines as required by State and
CSREES
USDA
The Agent Assistant will work a flexible 40-hour work week schedule that may include some early mornings and late afternoons, based on the needs of participants.
Education Level
High school diploma or equivalent

Field of Study
Years of Experience
4

Area of Experience
Organization and/or presentation of pre-designed educational programs/services, customer service, administrative support/clerical or related experience.
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Level II requires a high school diploma or equivalent; six (6) years of experience in the organization and/or presentation of pre-designed educational programs/services, customer service, administrative support/clerical or related experience;
Education Level
Field of Study
Years of Experience
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Area of Experience
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Minimum Skills and Abilities
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to selection.
Desired Qualifications
Salary Grade
28

Salary Range
$30,160 - $41,700

Job Category
Physical/Social Sciences

Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in:
Oneonta

State position is located:
Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date
02/21/2022

Closing Date
03/06/2022

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