4-H Afterschool- Family Services Program Assistant

Utah State University • Panguitch, UT

17h • $25

About The Position

Overview The Garfield County Office of Utah State University Extension seeks a qualified individual to work with children and families as a Family Services Program Assistant at local schools. Under the direction of the Home and Community Faculty, this individual is primarily responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing the Family and Community Partnership service area. Works individually with family members to determine educational and social service needs. Acts as liaison between families and community organizations. Helps plan and implement quarterly Family Night Out events each school year. Arranges for other community classes and organizations to be held on site.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Public Health, or a similar field, or 3 Years of experience in ducation, Public Health, or a similar field.
• High degree of self-motivation
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written skills
• Experience in recruiting, supervising, and working with other adults
• Excellent organizational skills
• Basic computer skills- Word, Excel and Internet
• Experience working and/or desire to work with youth and their families
• Access to reliable transportation
• Must be available for all hours of program operation

Nice To Haves

• Experience with after-school programs
• Management and leadership experience
• Evidence of teamwork capabilities
• Experience navigating grant finances and expectations
• Skills in social media and other forms of marketing
• 4-H experience

Responsibilities

• Helps plan and implement quarterly Family Night Out Activities each school year.
• Assists parents in developing individualized short-and long-term goals and in accomplishing them.
• Coordinates family learning center and on-site community classes.
• Participates in community boards, councils, advisory groups, etc., coordinating resources that meet the needs of intergenerational poverty families, establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with them.
• Maintain organized records of activities and submit accurate, prompt reports as requested by Home and Community Faculty
• Coordinates efforts to encourage community members and parents as volunteers.
• Communicate regularly with the Afterschool Program Assistant and County Field Staff as to the progress and needs of the program.
• Provide support to afterschool educators and assist them with working with the youth and their families.
• Performs other duties, as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level