Nutrition Educator - Hampton, Sc

Job Responsibilities

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Regional Coordinator, provides intensive nutrition education (in groups or one-on -one) to limited resource audiences (Adult & Youth). Recruits, organizes and trains volunteers in support service role. Works with State EFNEP Management Team and other Administrators in the Division to implement and improve the program. Mentors junior Nutrition Educators in program delivery and reporting requirements. Preforms other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

30% - Essential - Implements nutrition education plans to achieve program goals and meet participants' needs. Utilizes approved EFNEP Curricula, support materials, food preparation/demonstrations, and priority lessons to educate participants and adapts lesson materials to meet participants' needs. Teach food/nutrition education lessons to participants accurately and in an effective and interesting manner. Evaluates progress of participants by conducting pre- and post- surveys related to behavior changes in four core areas, 24-hour recalls (adults); represents Clemson University in a positive manner that reflects the goals/mission of the University and CES; maintains compliance and safety with all facilities in required areas.

30% - Essential - Recruits and enrolls eligible clients with limited resources through one-on-one contact, word-of-mouth, presentation and referrals from agencies and organizations, Schools and different other community settings. Maintains an annual case-load and follows established guidelines as required by the program and USDA/NIFA. Takes and processes program requests: identifies the needs, interests, and abilities of clients and provides nutrition education program based upon the need of the participants.

20% - Essential - Maintains extensive record keeping as needed by the program and as assigned by the EFNEP Regional Coordinator. Submit all records and reports to Regional Coordinator and Data Manager in a timely manner. Submit expense reports in Concur and time and leave in Kronos in a timely manner.

10% - Essential - Establishes and maintains a network with personnel from other agencies and organizations to provide nutrition education to individuals and groups of children, youth, and/or adults with limited resources. Recruits, trains, and utilizes community volunteers in a support service role in program delivery. Maintain chain of command to communicates directly with EFNEP Regional Coordinator both verbal and written.

10% - Essential - Participates in EFNEP, Nutrition, or Extension sponsored orientations, meetings, and training sessions as assigned by the Regional Coordinator & Program Team Director.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Education - High School or Equivalent - Relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

Experience - 1+ year in Nutrition, Health or any type of teaching.

Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal < 26,000
Preferred Qualifications
Education - Associate's Degree - Nutrition and Health or other related field.
Experience - Working with community organizations.
Additional Comments
Responsibilities
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations
Supervisory Responsibilities
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.
Budgetary Responsibilities
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
Physical Requirements
60% - Stand for prolonged period
40% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
40% - Walk or move about
60% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
60% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
10% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
50% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
40% - Recognize or inspect visually
50% - Move, transport, raise or lower
40% - Extends hands or arms in any direction
50% - Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors
100% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision
Working Conditions
25% - Overnight Travel