Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Paraprofessional

Salary: $0.00 Annually
Location : Hampton County, SC
Job Type: Temporary Grant - Full-Time
Job Number:
Agency: South Carolina State University
Division: Office of 1890 Research & Extension Programs
Opening Date: 08/02/2024
Closing Date: 9/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please submit resume, cover letter, references on NEOGOV
Class Code:: UK41
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 1
Hiring Range - Min.: $27,800.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $35,000.00
Opening Date: 08/02/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required: High School Graduate or GED with at least 3 years work experience beyond high school or 2-year college or vocational/technical school, preferred.
• 2 years' work experience in food and nutrition or related areas.
• Ability to be creative and innovative in educational programming.
• Experience and ability in working with small and large groups, schools, etc.
• Public speaking and writing skills required
• Ability to work with local community groups, schools and educators in professional settings.
• A valid Driver's license.
• Must provide proof of citizenship or permit to work in the United States.
• Able to communicate effectively in English.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PRESENTING PROGRAMS TO CLIENTS:
Conducts nutrition learning education experiences with limited resource families.
Conducts food demonstrations and activities for recruitment and teaching at local community agencies and schools. Conducts nutrition education learning experiences with identified audience. Conducts special programs and events in targeted communities and schools as directed. Recruits clients in specified regional area to teach nutrition lessons.
ORGANIZING, RECRUITING & COORDINATING EFFORTS WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES:
Organizes and coordinates plans with community agency or school site to regularly schedule. group teaching sessions and/or special events with the targeted audience.
Recruits and organizes individual or group teaching sessions conducted on a regular basis.
ASSESSING CLIENTS' NEEDS, COLLECTING PROGRAM DATA AND REPORTING:
Assesses participants nutritional needs using program tools and makes referrals to appropriate resources in the community. Assists pregnant and parenting moms in developing a family/individual nutrition education program through hands on experiences (including food preparation activities). Identifies and implements nutrition education plan to achieve program goals. Routinely collects, compiles and updates program data, needed for reporting.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations with appropriate documentation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.
OTHER:
Participates in all required in-service training, with some overnight travel.
Identifies, recruits and involves target audience as volunteers in teaching and program
support.
Ensures the Civil Rights/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action plan of the South Carolina State University 1890 Extension is followed in assigned program responsibilities and that clientele understand that Extension offers educational programs, assistance and materials to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability.
PERIODIC DUTIES: (duties performed at recurring fixed intervals)
Special events in target communities.
Newsletter contributions.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Travel within the region may be required. Overnight in-state and out-of-state travel may be required on occasion.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS/SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
This position is federally funded by Section 1444, Agricultural Extension Activities at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Required: High School Graduate or GED with at least 3 years work experience beyond high school or 2-year college or vocational/technical school, preferred.
2. 2 years' work experience in food and nutrition or related areas.
3. Ability to be creative and innovative in educational programming.
4. Experience and ability in working with small and large groups, schools, etc.
5. Public speaking and writing skills required
6. Ability to work with local community groups, schools and educators
7. A valid Driver's license.
8. Must provide proof of citizenship or permit to work in the United States.
9. Able to communicate effectively in English
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.