Eat Well Play Hard in Child Care Setting Nutritionist (RD Eligible) - Oriskany, NY
Full Time
New York State
$25.50 an hour
Posted
Job description
Eat Well Play Hard in Child Care Settings (EWPHCCS) is a multi-faceted obesity prevention strategy that educates parents, their preschool children and child care program staff on the importance of good nutrition and physical activity. The EWPHCCS Nutritionist will use existing evidence-based curriculum to deliver nutrition education workshops for preschool aged children, caregivers, and child care center staff at assigned qualified Day Care Centers. Programming will take place throughout the New York Central Region and may include sites in Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Oswego, Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland, St. Lawrence, Jefferson, Lewis, Chenango, Broome and Tompkins Counties. The individual will assist the supervisor with administrative direction and management.
Required Qualifications
Job Title: Association Tmp Program
Required Qualifications
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Registered Dietitian Eligible- must have the credentials to take the registration exam and pass the exam within six-months of hire.
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Active ServSafe Certification or the ability to become ServSafe certified within 30 days of employment.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Health Education or related field. Associate’s Degree plus 2 years transferrable program/functional experience may substitute.
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Experience relevant to the role of the position.
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A valid driver’s license meeting agency standards.
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Ability to lift up to 30 pounds, transport supplies and equipment, climb stairs with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
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Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience working with the target audience (limited resource) or courses in adult and youth education or other relevant work experience.
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Ability to understand and communicate CCE’s mission.
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Familiarity with the community in which the work will take place and ability to utilize program resources within the community.
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Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with immediate supervisor.
Position Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Program Delivery – 70%
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Occasionally apply existing subject matter knowledge in food, nutrition, and food systems to deliver programming.
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Teach the existing educational program as (EWPHCCS) defined in approximately 16-week cycles during which three child day care programs can receive the intervention.
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Interact with program participants to foster an acceptance of the program with youth and adults, and specifically with students, parents, and school food service workers, their managers, and day care center administrators, and agricultural producers.
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Serve as subject matter resource to staff, clientele and other groups as they are identified.
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Use a variety of proven educational methodologies appropriately with youth and adult audiences.
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Improve the nutrition and physical activity environment of child day care programs through the delivery of specific lessons for children, and training for child care center staff and parents.
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Coach and mentor classroom teachers to deliver child lessons directly, as part of program delivery.
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Deliver education to center directors and staff to improve menu planning in line with NYS CACFP Healthy Child Meal Pattern requirements, USDA My Plate and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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Provide education on how to incorporate health and wellness standards, including nutrition and physical activity, into center policies.
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Represent Cornell Cooperative Extension before the public, community members, and government officials to deliver programming.
Program Evaluation – 5%
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Implement program evaluation as designed.
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Interact with program participants, advisory committees, Cornell program specialists and faculty, county and community leaders to obtain evaluation data for programs.
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Assist in the process of analyzing collected program data for reporting and program improvement purposes using standard, established policy, procedure and methods.
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Assist with making recommendations for improvement/changes to strengthen and improve programmatic offerings.
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Communicate evaluation results and findings to constituents as appropriate.
Administrative Direction – 5%
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Implement program evaluation as designed.
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Interact with program participants, advisory committees, Cornell program specialists and faculty, county and community leaders to obtain evaluation data for programs.
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Assist in the process of analyzing collected program data for reporting and program improvement purposes using standard, established policy, procedure and methods.
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Assist with making recommendations for improvement/changes to strengthen and improve programmatic offerings.
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Communicate evaluation results and findings to constituents as appropriate.
Management – 5%
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Resolve issues that may arise in the program utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.
Coordination/Operation – 10%
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Collect program evaluation and program needs assessment data from program participants based on existing framework.
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Assist in the coordination of EWPHCCS activities and planning efforts.
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Coordinate marketing and promotion of EWPHCCS program with other organizations and agencies as appropriate.
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Coordinate, compile and organize existing program resources and program materials.
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Transport program materials and resources necessary for performing position responsibilities.
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Effectively maintain existing professional relationships with other agencies, organizations and businesses that promote effective communication and facilitate continued programming efforts.
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Prepare materials for report submission to meet funding agency requirements.
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Maintain extreme confidentiality of information participant information and data collected.
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Submit program expense and mileage reports in a timely manner.
Professional Improvement – 5%
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In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.
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Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.
Health and Safety – Applied to all duties and functions
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Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
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Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
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Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.
EEO/EPO and Policy – Applied to all duties and functions
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Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers and the public.
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Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences.
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Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Oneida County policies, procedures and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.
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Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.
Position Details
This is a temporary, full-time (37.5 hrs./week) position with the potential of becoming a permanent position. To become a permanent employee, the individual must pass the registration exam and become recognized as a Registered Dietitian. This position will work on-site at the CCE Oneida County office located in Oriskany, NY. Compensation is $25.50/hr.
The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require an accommodation so you may participate in the selection process you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County at 315-736-3394 or via email at:
lrn22@cornell.edu
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Please be sure to read the Notice to Applicants found on the Jobs with CCE page:
https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension/join-us/jobs
How To Apply: Applicants (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) must apply online through the APPLY button in this job posting. Current employees of Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County are considered internal applicants and must apply online through their Workday account which may be accessed here:
http://workday.cornell.edu/
. For details on how to apply, visit:
https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension/join-us/jobs/apply
Please submit resume, cover letter and references. Consider indicating in your application all information you feel would be helpful for selection committee members to know. Once the application is submitted you will NOT be able to change your submission or add attachments. Be sure that you have followed all directions and requirements listed in the job posting.
No relocation or VISA sponsorship available.
Please contact Lori North, HR Lead Manager, email
lrn22@cornell.edu
with questions.
https://cceoneida.com
Job Title:
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No Grade - Hourly
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Hourly
Company:
Contact Name:
Lori North
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 entities listed and not with Cornell University.
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
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