Nutrition Educator - Hillsborough County
Nutrition Educator - Hillsborough County
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Job Description
Extension Program Assistant Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
High school diploma or equivalent.
Program Delivery
Participates in ongoing promotion and recruitment of audiences for nutrition education classes for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program.
- Teaches nutrition education classes to eligible participants at various community sites. Sites include schools parks and recreation departments faithbased organizations health departments and other locations. Lifting and carrying teaching materials and/or supplies up to 50 lbs. May require standing stooping pushing and/or pulling. May require standing for prolonged periods of time both indoors and/or working outside to perform teaching lessons. Classes are indepth requiring a minimum of six lessons for each group of participants.
- Collects demographic data on clients served. Evaluates knowledge gained and behavioral changes through approved program evaluation tools.
- Refers participants to government and local agencies for public assistance such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
- Markets the program through health fairs and other locations where a booth or display is appropriate. Works in coordination with appropriate agency staff to ensure the delivery of quality services to the EFNEP participants.
Planning
Plans and prepares nutrition education lessons. Continues to improve knowledge of subject matter and teaching methods.
Training
Engages in professional development and training opportunities to maintain current knowledge of food and nutrition subject matter becomes more proficient in determining participant needs understands various methods of reaching and teaching EFNEP participants and develops proficiency in using the EFNEP teaching materials via participation in orientation training and continues selfstudy. Continuous onthe job training is presented by the supervising faculty on a biweekly basis. Thorough training for virtual education will be provided.
Travel
Stays within assigned travel allocation while traveling to assigned teaching sites from the official headquarters. Travel is by means of a personal vehicle for which mileage will be reimbursed monthly at the current state rate. Travel overnight required. Mandatory attendance for the entire outofcounty annual training.
Reporting
Maintains accurate records and reports on clients and personnel requirements. Submits reports on time for Supervisor or other designee. Works with agency staff in utilizing records reports and other resources to assist in program implementation and in evaluating program impact.
$18.00 per hour
Valid Drivers License
Bilingual (English Creole)
This position is eligible for veterans preference. If you are claiming veterans preference please upload a copyofyourDD214Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veterans Preference Page( for more specific information.
In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter resume and references.
Valid Drivers License
Bilingual (English Creole)
This is a timelimited grant funded position in EFNEP Hillsborough County office at 5339 County Road 579 Seffner FL 33584
The University of Florida offers highly competitive benefits and retirement options generous leave plans a health andwellness program that reflects its commitment to qualify of life and quality of work and many more competitive perks andrewards.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Employment Type
Full-Time
