Urban Snap Ed Educator - Houston County- Dothan, AL

Summary:

The Urban SNAP-Ed Educator is responsible for conducting nutrition education programs with limited-resource individuals who reside in urban communities. Late afternoon, night, and weekend work with participants may be required. The Urban SNAP-Ed Educator receives initial and continuous training; follows the Urban SNAP-Ed policies, guidelines and approved curriculums with designated participants; maintains records; provides appropriate reports; and follows established guidelines as required by Alabama A&M University, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, the state of Alabama and the USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES). Continuation of employment is based on program needs and availability of funding. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works cooperatively with the supervising Regional SNAP-Ed Educator (RSEE) and USNAP-Ed state staff in planning and implementing activities toward the designated program objectives.

• Maintains a working knowledge of situational data of the Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) as it relates to health and nutrition needs of limited-resource families and individuals.

• Recruits, plans and conducts USNAP-Ed classes in the designated MSAs.

• Participates in training programs offered by Urban Affairs' Urban SNAP-Ed staff:

• Basic orientation

• Monthly and/or quarterly staff conferences

• Scheduled conferences with the supervising RSEE, the Urban SNAP-Ed Project Manager, and staff for the purpose of enhancing program delivery and other related issues

• Approved training and meetings

• Disseminates current science-based nutrition information from approved USNAP-Ed curriculums and SNAP eligibility requirements to the targeted audiences.

• Utilizes approved curricula and nutrition education resources in program delivery to meet the needs of families and individuals.

• Administers Pre, Post and Delayed Post Assessments to participants and maintains accurate and up-to-date records of assessments. Submits assessments and supporting documents to the Urban SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator following USNAP-Ed policy.

• Plans and provides an accurate monthly itinerary to supervising RSEE and Program Coordinator by the third of each month.  Changes to the itinerary can be listed in an email as needed.

• Maintains daily, weekly, and/or monthly logs of hours worked, summary of job duties performed, and provides a monthly Urban SNAP-Ed programmatic activity summary to the Urban Affairs (AAMU) by the third of each month.

• Adheres to annual budget allotments for food, supplies and travel.  Maintains current and accurate expenses records to assure budget allotments are not exceeded. Purchases allowable items only.

• Completes all necessary Urban SNAP-Ed reports in a timely manner following USNAP-Ed policy.

• Up to 80% Travel within assigned county and served counties with possible regional travel within the state of Alabama.

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Position Requirements (including years of experience, certifications, licenses, etc.): 

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Must have a demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate nutrition activities and maintain accurate records.

• Some experience in customer service or community outreach is preferred.

• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license to travel within the target geographical area to provide training. (Mileage reimbursement is available)