Ware County SNAP-Ed Program Assistant

S05209P

Ware County SNAP-Ed Program Assistant

CAES Southeast District CES

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

External

TRS

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM with possible nights and weekends

$27,000

09/18/2020

Yes

10/18/2020

SE District

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Public Service Paraprofessional/Professional

1.00

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

This new position is based in Ware County and is responsible for paraprofessional work under the supervision and direction of County Extension Agents/Supervisors. It plans, organizes, schedules, and conducts nutrition and food safety classes for limited-resource clients, including youth and adults with children. It assists the county agent/supervisor in providing the information requested by clients and exhibit qualities of independent judgment.
Illustrative examples of work:
1. Plans, organizes, schedules, and conducts nutrition and food safety classes for limited-resource clients, including youth and adults, under the general supervision of County Extension Agent/Supervisor.
2. Prepares for and conducts food demonstrations for group classes.

Ability to relate effectively with limited resource adults, youth and families.
Skills in informal teaching environments at sites where limited resource individuals are located
Strong communication skills and experience interacting with diverse groups of people
Ability to lead groups effectively

Standing, bending, food preparation, transportation of demonstration supplies, lifting, and driving

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

Yes

No

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Assisting with organizing, conducting, and assisting in the evaluation of nutrition education programs for low-income adults and youth.

85

Recruits, trains, and coordinates volunteers to assist with activities.

5

Participates in in-service staff development.

5

Assists with Extension / SNAP-Ed events in county.

5