Houston County Extension Nutrition Education Program Assistant

About the role

The incumbent is based in Houston County and is responsible for paraprofessional work with County Extension Agents in a Food and Nutrition Education program for limited-resource clients (Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program).

Plans, organizes, schedules, and conducts nutrition and food safety classes for limited resource clients. Prepares and conducts food demonstrations for group classes.

Responsibilities

• Effectively organizes time and materials by reviewing program lessons, and efficiently develops shopping lists for necessary ingredients, including coordinating lists of multiple recipes or with other teammates.
• Utilizes Outlook calendar to schedule and communicate programs, county events, and activities. Ensures Calendar is thorough and accurately reflects all activities.
• Complies with county funds policy/practices to purchase food demonstration supplies, including efficient resources management, ensures invoices are properly documented and submitted in a timely manner, and all food supplies are stored safely.
• SUBMITTING MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY SHOPPING/PROGRAM DELIVERY/TRAINING SUBMITTED ACCORDING TO POLICY.
• Effectively conducts food preparation activities to include chopping, mixing, slicing, dicing, and correctly measuring ingredients. Utilizes basic household kitchen equipment including cookware, mixers, knives, and baking equipment. Ensures all program/teaching materials/requirements are prepared and ready for an organized presentation.
• Maintains knowledge of inventory and supplies for demonstrations to minimize waste and/or over-purchasing. Coordinates inventory reconciliation with other team members as appropriate.
• MAY UTILIZE ROLE AS PROGRAM ASSISTANT TO SUPPORT RELATIONSHIPS WITH APPROPRIATE ORGANIZATIONS TO OFFER NUTRITION EDUCATION.
• SURENSURES FULL KNOWLEDGE OF EDUCATIONAL CONTENT TO EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY PRESENT LESSONS AS WRITTEN AND WITH APPROPRIATE METHODOLOGY AND ENSURE FOOD SAFETY IN THE PREPARATION.
• LEADS ACTIVITIES AND DISCUSSIONS, AND CONDUCTS FOOD COOKING/DEMONSTRATIONS FOR AN AUDIENCE OF VARIABLE SIZES.
• RESPONDS EFFECTIVELY AND PROBLEM SOLVES VARIOUS CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH SPACE ALLOCATION.
• SURENSURES FOOD SAFETY IN THE TRANSPORTATION OF FOOD SUPPLIES AND WHEN PROVIDING FOOD SAMPLES.
• SURENSURES EFFECTIVE DATA COLLECTION FROM CLASS PARTICIPANTS VIA FORMS OR OTHER METHODOLOGIES.
• CONDUCTS ACTIVITIES THAT ARE RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF THE CLIENT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, WEEKENDS, AND NIGHT SCHEDULES. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING IS NEEDED.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to learn basic food preparation skills.
• Strong communication skills and experience interacting with diverse groups of people.
• Relate effectively to young people and adults.
• Lead groups effectively including ability to speak clearly and with sufficient volume to be heard without amplification.
• Skilled in working with clients with limited resources.

Physical Demands

• Stand for long periods to effectively present program to attendees.
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Speak effectively to audiences without amplification.
• Effectively use kitchen tools including knives, spoons, blenders, choppers, etc.
• Drive to perform job related duties.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

Yes

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

Yes

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)?

No

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Information

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Andrea Scarrow

Recruitment Contact Email: ascarrow@uga.edu

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