CCE of Columbia & Greene Counties Parenting Program Educator II – Hudson, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia & Greene Counties strength-based parenting programs help improve the well-being of families through programs designed to provide parents with the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective parents. The Parenting Program Educator II is responsible for delivering evidence-based programs through both in-home and community-based settings. The educator also recruits program participants and completes all required program documentation in a timely manner.

Requirements

Associate's degree in related field.
High school diploma/GED equivalent and 1-year related experience may substitute for an associate’s degree.
Experience relevant to the role of the position.
Ability to help maintain a welcoming environment for all.
Ability to meet the frequent travel requirements associated with this position.
A valid NYS driver's license with the ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
Ability to deliver and organize assigned programs; complete program required documentation and reporting requirements.
Ability to meet program goals and deadlines.
Serve as a subject matter resource to others.
Maintain confidentiality of program participants and data.
Ability to communicate effectively with others and effectively participate in professional team efforts.
Microsoft Office programs, databases, social media, virtual/video conferencing, internet, email, etc.

Nice To Haves

Degree and/or coursework in human services, education, or child development.
Ability to speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

Teach existing parenting educational programs.
Serve as a subject matter resource and provide standard responses.
Provide participants and others with related educational resources.
Extend educational resources and help participants make connections (including referrals) to other Extension programs and community resources.
Foster acceptance of the program by maintaining good working relationships with community-based agencies and others to further enhance the program.
Represent Cornell Cooperative Extension to the public, community-based agencies, leaders, government officials and Cornell University in a professional manner.
May assist in creation of lesson plans to deliver educational programs.
May assist in multidisciplinary team efforts to deliver programs.
Implement program evaluation as designed.
Make recommendations for improvements.
Assist in the interpretation of evaluation data to the constituencies.
Assist in communication of evaluation results and findings.
Assist in the interaction with various constituencies to obtain their evaluation of programs.
Coordinate assigned projects and programs.
Administer pre and post lesson series surveys.
Complete and maintain all required program documentation on participants.
Recruit program participants to meet or exceed education goals.
Effectively collaborate with, develop, and maintain professional relationships with partner organizations and others.
Assist supervisors with public awareness by drafting impact statements, social media posts, web updates, articles for progress/ annual reports, or news releases.
May assist in securing grants and funding.
Maintain confidentiality of information regarding all program participants.
Complete and submit all required reports, records (e.g., incident reports, expense reports, etc.) in a timely manner.
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.
Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.
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.
Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Columbia and Greene Counties policies, procedures and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.
Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.