Family Development Educator-Oriskany, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension • New York, NY

86d • $23

About The Position

Looking for a position that is impactful on the community and youth? This could be the job for you! In addition to working a fulfilling job, there are amazing benefits and perks, such as New York State Benefits and retirement! The Educator serves as a member of the Family Development Team to deliver programming on the impact of excessive screen time on children’s mental and behavioral health. The Educator will deliver programming to youth and young adults on the impact of screen time and will provide strategies for building healthier habits. The individual will also offer parents and caregivers education to equip families with tools to foster healthier boundaries and guide children toward safe, balanced technology use, while providing educators with training to identify and address screen-related challenges in the classroom. Programming will be delivered to youth, adolescents, parents, caregivers, educators, and the community in a variety of settings, including classrooms & family engagement nights. This position will provide data entry of participant data requiring confidentiality. The Educator will provide information to participants regarding other Extension programs, community agencies, and services as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree and 2 years of transferable experience.
• At least one year of related experience.
• Ability to function as a team member working with co-workers, community, and professional leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, teach, and evaluate educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.
• Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the immediate supervisor.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to various audiences.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual means.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
• Proficiency or ability to learn and effectively use software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Elementary Education or Special Education.
• Experience working with youth and adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Program Delivery – 75%: Utilize existing program materials and educational framework to provide education deliver quality, research-based education. Foster acceptance of programs, methods, and policies to address community and individual needs. Deliver and teach innovative educational programs. Interact with program participants for effective program delivery. Create lesson plans to deliver educational programs for various audiences. Provide research-based materials and resources to program participants, staff and other groups as they are identified. Serve as a subject-matter resource in youth and adolescent development. Interact effectively with program participants to provide educational resources that meet their specific needs. Meet or exceed targeted delivery goals assigned by supervisor as indicated by the funding source. Inform parents, caregivers, educators and community members of other Extension programs, community agencies, and services.
• Program Evaluation – 5%: Interact with program participants and clientele to collect evaluation data for improving programs and services. Implement program evaluation as designed. Assist in analyzing collected program evaluation data for program improvement purposes. May assist in Family Development team efforts to design or analyze program evaluation for recommending improvements. Communicate evaluation findings to constituents as appropriate.
• Administrative Responsibilities: Direction – 5%: Provide input in planning the structure of delivering educational programs via various methods. Assist in the planning of Family Development programs and events. Assist supervisor in initiating effective professional relationships with other agencies and organizations that promote effective communication to facilitate continued programming efforts.
• Management – 5%: Assist with identifying and recommending program needs (i.e. program supplies and materials). Provide programmatic guidance to volunteers and co-workers, including those performing similar work. Solve problems and resolve conflicts that arise within educational programs utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.
• Coordination/Operation – 5%: Maintain record of program participants, complete monthly reports, and accurately prepare paperwork in a timely manner as required for the program. Provide moderately complex routine tasks to support the delivery of educational program goals. Provide information as requested to assist with preparation of reports, success stories on program progress and accomplishments for funders, advisory committee, Board and others as necessary. Complete all data entry in local data system and state data system as well as end of the month paperwork and quarterly reports as part of funder reporting requirements. Maintain confidentiality of all information and data collected, accessed and/or maintained.
• Professional Improvement & Other Duties as Assigned – 5%: In cooperation with supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities. Participate in all required orientation, training, and/or in-service meetings and trainings as scheduled/required. Pursue personal growth through expanding personal knowledge of the total organization and through updating techniques and technical skills relating to the position. Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Cooperative Extension programs and other duties as assigned. Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Health and Safety – Applied to all duties and functions: Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment. Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard. Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

Benefits

• NYS Health Insurance Program (including FREE Dental Insurance)
• NYS Retirement
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Total Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Group Universal Life Insurance
• Voluntary Personal Accidental Insurance
• Voluntary Legal Plan Insurance
• Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
• Voluntary Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• 12 Paid holidays, 2 floating holidays (can be used at any time of year), 12 vacation days, 4 personal days and 15 sick days per year!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees