Community Assistant II - Job at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ

Community Assistant II

New Brunswick, NJ

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Recruitment/Posting Title	Community Assistant II
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	SEBS-EFNEP
Overview	The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21 undergraduate majors, including plant and animal sciences, microbiology, biotechnology, agriculture and food systems, landscape architecture, food and nutritional sciences, ecology and evolution, marine science and oceanography, environmental sciences and meteorology, human ecology, entomology, and environmental economics. In addition to instruction in the classroom, field, and laboratory, our students have opportunities for experiential learning on and off campus, including a growing emphasis on international experiences through short- and long-term study abroad. Students also have access to a robust program of applied research and outreach hosted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station laboratories, farms, business incubators, and marine stations throughout the state. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Community Assistant for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). Reporting to the Program Associate I of the Hudson and County NJ EFNEP project, the Community Assistant (CA) will be housed in the NJ EFNEP Hudson County Office but will be expected to teach research-based, behaviorally focused nutrition classes to both adult and youth limited-resource participants in Hudson County. The goal of the education provided is to help program participants improve their food security, dietary quality, physical activity, and food safety behaviors. The CA supports volunteers and program staff who assist in the delivery of educational outreach. The successful candidate must maintain a professional demeanor and confidentiality at all times."
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Community Assistant for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). Reporting to the Program Associate I of the Hudson County NJ EFNEP project, the Community Assistant (CA) will be housed in the NJ EFNEP Hudson County Office but will be expected to teach research-based, behaviorally focused nutrition classes to both adult and youth limited-resource participants in Hudson County. The goal of the education provided is to help program participants improve their food security, dietary quality, physical activity, and food safety behaviors. The CA supports volunteers and program staff who assist in the delivery of educational outreach. The successful candidate must maintain a professional demeanor and confidentiality at all times. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Conducts all class sessions for the duration contracted with the agency's site supervisor. Completes and collects all of the personal demographic and food intake/behavioral information needed from each participant enrolled in the program. Educates youth and adults using pre-approved nutrition curriculum, encouraging youth to share what they have learned with family members. Successfully works with people from varied age groups and cultures. Assists the supervisor in organizing groups consisting of 4 to 15 qualifying adult participants to meet at least 8 times for a period of at least 4 weeks for the purpose of learning about food, its safe preparation, nutrition, and physical activity. Assists the supervisor in organizing youth groups for the same purposes as stated above, and helping youth apply the information to themselves and their families. Keeps an accurate account of expenses incurred while carrying out the duties of the program, and regularly submits them to the supervisor. Collects required information on each new participant or family when enrolled and at the time of graduation and maintains a log of work time and work-related activities of the duties performed. Informs individuals, groups, and agencies of the objectives of the program as they relate to the Cooperative Extension philosophy of peer education and helping people to help themselves. Appropriately refers program participants to other Cooperative Extension programs, federal food assistance programs, nutrition programs, and social services, based on the participant's eligibility. Reports to the supervisor any participant's specific needs or problems and directs them to the appropriate agency for help. Maintains contact with community agency/organization personnel who can provide access to preformed groups to provide group teaching.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	09
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	36533.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	42517.000
Annual Maximum Salary	48500.000
Standard Hours	35.00
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	High School Diploma or GED.
Certifications/Licenses	Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands; a valid driver's license would be required for this position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Demonstrated ability to read and write in English. Self-starter. Excellent time management skills. Strong organizational skills. A team player with a demonstrated ability to respectfully interact with colleagues and supervisors from diverse and varied backgrounds. Willingness to accept direction and perform duties within programmatic constraints. Willingness to improve educational level. Expressed willingness to work with people (i.e., youth, adults, and seniors, as specified in job description). Understanding of the importance of keeping information given by participating families confidential. Strong familiarity with the community in which he/she will work. Willingness to learn and to work under and accept direction. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse, limited-resource audience.
Preferred Qualifications	Bilingual in Arabic or Spanish.
Equipment Utilized	Will use Microsoft Office products (Outlook (email), and possibly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as needed); May be asked to assist with data/information from nutrition classes in WebNEERS (a government supplied reporting system) and/or internal department data systems.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Ability to carry up to 35 pounds of demonstration supplies, presentation equipment, and class materials. Willingness to work nights and weekends.
Special Conditions	Clean Driving Record.

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST3076
Posting Open Date	11/20/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Jersey City
State	NJ
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Job Summary

Company

Rutgers University

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

High School or Equivalent

Required Experience

Open