Nutrition Educator (Laurens)

Clemson University•Laurens, SC

34d

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the 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 EFEP Management Team and other Administrators in the Division to implement and improve the program. Mentors junior Nutrition Educators in program delivery and reporting requirements. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School or Equivalent or related program experience.
1+ years experiences related to Nutrition, health and/or any type of teaching.

Nice To Haves

1st Associate's Degree - Nutrition & Health and/or any other related field
Drivers License Class D normal < 26,000
2+ years experience working with community organization ( Schools, churches, Govt and/or private agencies).

Responsibilities

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