Cornell Cooperative Extension

Student and Family Support Specialist - Watertown, NY

New York State (Other) · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 days ago

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About the role

The 4-H afterschool program provides comprehensive youth development opportunities for youth in grades K-12.
This position works closely with the 4-H Afterschool Program Manager, Site Supervisors, Educators and school district staff to identify and meet the needs of students and their families.
This position will utilize existing program resources and materials in program work and will assist in delivering educational programs as defined.

Implement family engagement and literacy events, activities and tasks as needed to meet the program objectives and goals.
Provide individualized assistance to students with special needs or those requiring additional support during the 4-H Afterschool program.
Facilitate student access to afterschool activities, help students maintain focus, and support both their academic and social-emotional development.
Work with the 4-H Afterschool Program Manager, Site Supervisors and district staff including school day teachers and the CSE chair to identify resources to support student success in the 4-H Afterschool Program.
Maintain a presence in the school at designated times for the purpose of reaching out to families and facilitating communication.
Implement established program schedule.
Effectively maintain existing professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses that promote effective communication and facilitate continued programming efforts.
Support the association to maintain a safe working environment.

Experience relevant to the role of the position.
Valid NYS Driver's License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
Ability to meet all School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements (i.e. Tuberculosis Test, physical exam, training requirements).
Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement.
Participate in required trainings to meet School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing regulations.
Associate's Degree or equivalent education (GED/High School Diploma and 1 year of transferable program/functional experience).
Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Demonstrated knowledge of subject matter appropriate to area of programming.
Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with volunteers and staff.
Demonstrated ability to organize reference materials for programming purposes.
Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means.
/Essential Functions:
Program Responsibilities:
Program Delivery, Evaluation and Applied Research - 80%

This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave.
Be familiar and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
Provide the educational program as defined in the grant application.
Implement already-established 4-H Youth Development educational programing and activities in support of family engagement strategies as identified/needed to support the established plan of work.
Assist in creating a welcoming school environment for families that promotes active involvement in the education of students.
Provide low-complex administrative management of established educational program goals.
Assist the 4-H Afterschool Program Manager in ensuring the program meets health, safety and other licensing standards.

Contact Name:
Jerilynn Cross
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