Cornell University

CCE of Schenectady County Healthy Schenectady Families Family Support Educator I –Schenectady, NY

New York State (Other) · Full-time

H1B sponsorship available$15k-$18kDetected 27 days ago

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About the role

Application Instructions In the My Information section be sure to enter your full name, address, email, and phone number(s).
Include a cover letter, resume and at least three references (at least one who is a current or former supervisor or teacher).
Please note, once your application is submitted you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.

Perform routine data collection (e.g. surveys) utilized by the program.
The Healthy Schenectady Families Family Support Educator provides support to improve healthy family and parenting choices among eligible families and individuals in Schenectady County.
Positive, persistent and individualized outreach from the educator keeps families involved in the program and leads to improved outcomes for children, parents, and the community.
To attach documents, under the My Experience section use the Select Files button to search for files or use the Drop Files Here box to drag documents into your application.
If you plan to upload more than one document, click the Upload icon for each additional document.
If you would like to add or update documents to your online application after submission, please contact Jim McNaughton, Association Lead Human Resources Manager, via e-mail jpm373@cornell.edu.

Bachelor's Degree.
An Associate's Degree and two years transferrable program/functional experience may substitute for a Bachelor's Degree.
Experience relevant to the role of the position.
Ability to meet the frequent travel requirements associated with this position.
Ability to effectively participate in professional team efforts, including frequent collaboration with staff and outside organizations.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with presenters, program participants, employees and others.
Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, volunteers, advisors, community and professional leaders.
Proficiency or ability to learn and effectively use software including use of the internet, program related software, and Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel.

Degree or coursework in human services or related fields
Ability to speak, read and write proficiently in the Spanish language, or other non-English language as is spoken in the target community.
& Essential Functions
Program Responsibilities:
Program Delivery, Evaluation and Applied Research - 80%
Observe parent/child interactions and provide positive feedback to parents throughout the home visits.
Assist supervisor with development and implementation of Family Goal Plans.
Conduct home visits on a weekly basis that then decrease over time until the participant's child begins school or Head Start.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan
Personal Accidental Insurance
Legal Insurance
Auto and Homeowner's Insurance
Assist supervisor with public awareness in the form of impact statements, articles for progress/ annual reports, or news releases.

Contact Name:
Jim McNaughton
Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State.
Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies.
This employment opportunity is with the entiti
Collaborate with community agencies that serve the target audience as part of the program delivery process.

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