Program Assistant, SNAP-Ed, Scioto County

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Job Title:
Program Assistant, SNAP-Ed, Scioto County

Department:
FAES Family and Consumer Sciences

This is a grant funded position which is renewable by the sponsor agency and by OSU. 

The goal of SNAP-Ed is to improve the likelihood that persons eligible for SNAP food benefits will make healthy food and lifestyle choices that prevent obesity.

Works with limited supervision and works with community partners to identify and implement education programs and Policy, System, and Environmental (PSE) efforts.

Uses standardized curriculum materials to teach nutrition, food resource management and other related topics to adults, youth and/or families of lower income in a variety of community settings. Uses standardized evaluation instruments to assess program participants’ knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors to determine educational needs and impacts.

Identifies needs and opportunities to implement and sustain PSE efforts to address access to healthy food and physical activity in the community.

Participates in staff development and training opportunities to enhance knowledge of evidence-based teaching methods for nutrition education, and knowledge or nutrition and physical activity topics. Participates in staff development and training opportunities to enhance knowledge and implementation of PSE efforts in the local community. Participate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) professional development.

This position is located in Scioto County, Portsmouth, Ohio.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Starting hourly wage is $16.00.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to utilize computer and video technologies for educational, data entry, and communication purposes; experience with Microsoft Office products (including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, One Drive), Adobe Acrobat, and online data entry programs; knowledge of Zoom software; knowledge of the community’s infrastructure and culture; ability to teach in classroom settings to children in-school and after-school, in group settings, and to a general adult audience, to parents and caregivers of young children, and/or to older adults; ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision; ability to network and collaborate with individual and agency representatives, to recruit schools and participants for nutrition classes, and to learn nutrition and nutrition-related information as outlined in the project; skills to adapt to change as the audience and/or the program changes. Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences, Social Work, Education, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

State Motor Vehicle Operator’s license or demonstrable ability to gain access to worksite(s).

This position reports to the SNAP-Ed Regional Program Specialist.

Additional Information:

Desired Experience

Demonstrated experience working as a paid employee or volunteer with individuals, organizations, and/or communities that have been historically underrepresented (e.g. certain racial groups, LGBTQ status, immigrants, etc.). Professional, volunteer, or direct life experience with cooking, skill-based food instruction, using safe food handling practices, and/or gardening. Volunteer, direct life, or professional experiences with issues and challenges related to living on a limited income.

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By the start of employment, all newly hired employees must receive at least the first dose of a two-dose series or a single dose of a one-dose series COVID-19 vaccination. Individuals who choose a two-dose series vaccination must receive the second dose within 45 days of their start date. Proof of vaccination will be required at time of hire.

Candidates may request a medical or religious exemption from the vaccination requirement. Campus employees may also request an exemption for personal reasons. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine or OSUP Employees are not eligible for personal exemptions. All exemptions are subject to Ohio State’s approval and subject to change, including revocation, due to legal and regulatory requirements.

Location:
OSU Extension – Scioto (1563)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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