Overview
Community Outreach Worker; EFNEP – University of Illinois Extension Jobs in East St. Louis, USA at Laseagrant
Position: Community Outreach Worker (EFNEP) – University of Illinois Extension
Location: East St. Louis
Community Outreach Worker (EFNEP) – University of Illinois Extension Extension – Unit 22, East St. Louis Job Summary
The Community Outreach Worker will teach classes and provide information to local community members (adults and youth) in basic nutrition, physical activity, and buying food for individuals and families in need. The goal is to help EFNEP eligible families make positive changes for their health.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Program Delivery
- Spend significant time in the community teaching programs for youth and adults using curriculum and materials for EFNEP.
- Gathering and shopping for required materials, prepping food, and leading basic cooking and physical activities at community sites.
- Develop relationships and provide approved nutrition education materials and resources to community members and organizations in targeted communities.
- Promote EFNEP and Extension opportunities in the identified communities.
- Collaboration
- Collaborate with team members to plan and monitor unit and EFNEP goals.
- Refer EFNEP clients to other local agencies (Family Community Resource Centers, WIC, food pantries, etc.) and other Extension staff based upon additional needs/concerns.
- Find potential community partners that serve low-income families.
- Participate in committees and teams to give feedback that improves the EFNEP program.
- Reporting
- Collect information from program participants for reports.
- Complete required monthly and quarterly reports.
- Other
- Participate in local, regional and statewide professional development opportunities and staff meetings.
- Comply with all University of Illinois Extension and USDA policies and procedures in programs and employment.
- Perform other duties that contribute to the mission of University of Illinois Extension programming as assigned.
- Assist unit staff with gathering program participant demographic information to ensure compliance with civil rights reporting requirements.
Additional Physical Demands
The position requires work both within an office and outside in the communities served. The employee must travel between locations in a timely fashion and has personal transportation. A valid driver’s license is preferred. Work may be required during evenings and/or weekends. The employee may be exposed to a variety of environmental factors including hot or cold weather, noise and allergens, and uneven ground.
Physical demands include moving, transporting items that may weigh up to forty (40) pounds and frequently up to twenty (20) pounds, as well as twisting, pushing and pulling movements.
Minimum Qualifications
- One (1) year (12 months) of experience (paid or unpaid) in work related to the job to be performed.
- Take and pass the Certified Food Protection Manager course within the first year of employment and maintain certification every five (5) years.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the local community and ability to get to community locations in a timely manner.
- Ability to interact and engage varied individuals and groups. Ability to present in front of audiences, adults and youth and provide clear information.
- Build rapport and connection with clients in an empathetic manner and validate their feelings. Show kindness.
- Willingness to learn and understand new material.
- Ability to work flexible hours that may include weekend and evenings.
- Ability to communicate effectively by telephone, in person and digital, including texting, phone calls, emails, and video conferencing, as necessary.
- Basic skills in using computer software and apps.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 4520 – Community Outreach Worker position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible. Salary is $35,665.50.
Benefits
- Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
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Title: Community Outreach Worker; EFNEP – University of Illinois Extension
Company: Laseagrant
Location: East St. Louis, USA
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