CACFP Educator - Oriskany, NY chez Cornell

The CACP Educator serves as a member of the Family Development Team to deliver programming and assist with the evaluation, planning and management of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The educator will deliver established educational programs to CACFP family and group family childcare providers on topics including, but not limited to: Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) guidelines, nutrition education, importance of physical activity, menu planning, engaged learning environments, program organization and routine, parent and provider communication, developmentally appropriate practice, program development, professionalism and responsibility. This position will provide data entry of participant data requiring confidentiality. The Educator will provide information to participants regarding other Extension programs, community agencies, and services as needed.

    

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree and 2 years transferable program/functional experience.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, teach, and evaluate educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.
• Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with immediate supervisor.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual means.
• Proficiency or ability to learn and effectively use software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel). 
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with staff.
• Ability to carry supplies and equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with NY State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) childcare regulations.
• Familiarity in basic nutrition, health education, and/or health and wellness.

Position Details:

Expected Weekly Hours: 30 hours per week

Hourly Wage: $23.00 per hour

Location: Oneida County CCE office in Oriskany, NY .

Benefits: Great Benefits; including spectacular time off!

• NYS Health Insurance Program (including FREE Dental Insurance)
• NYS Retirement
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Total Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Group Universal Life Insurance
• Voluntary Personal Accidental Insurance
• Voluntary Legal Plan Insurance
• Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
• Voluntary Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance

12 Paid holidays, 2 floating holidays (can be used at any time of year), 12 vacation days, 4 personal days and 15 sick days per year!

Program Responsibilities:

Program Delivery – 70%

• Utilize existing program materials and educational framework to provide education on nutrition and health and wellness.
• Provide research based material and resources to providers, parents, staff and other groups as they are identified.
• Utilize existing educational programs to provide education on nutrition and menu planning to meet specific guidelines.
• Interact effectively with program participants to provide educational resources that meet their specific needs.
• Serve as a subject-matter resource in nutrition and provide annual Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) nutrition training for childcare providers.
• Meet or exceed targeted delivery goals assigned by the supervisor as indicated by the funding source.
• Inform child care providers and parents of other Extension programs, community agencies, and services.
• Represent CCE to the public, community leaders, government officials and Cornell University in a professional manner as part of program delivery.

Program Evaluation – 5%

• Interact with program participants and clientele to collect evaluation data for improving programs and services.
• Implement program evaluation as designed.
• Assist supervisor in the process of analyzing program data, and based on that analysis, assist in making recommendations for improvements in program offerings.
• Communicate evaluation findings to constituents as appropriate.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Direction – 5%

• Provide input in planning the structure of delivering educational programs via various methods.
• Assist in the planning of Family Development programs and events.
• Assist supervisor in initiating effective professional relationships with other agencies and organizations that promote effective communication to facilitate continued programming efforts.

Management – 5%

• Provide programmatic guidance to volunteers and co-workers, including those performing similar work.
• Solve problems and resolve conflicts that arise within educational programs utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.

Coordination/Operation – 10%

• Maintain record of program participants, complete monthly reports, and accurately prepare paperwork in a timely manner as required for the program.
• Submit data into CACFP databases in a timely manner
• Occasionally transports self along with program materials and resources to child care provider sites.
• Organize and coordinate activities related to CACFP as well as Family Development programming.
• Coordinate, compile, and organize existing program resources and program materials surrounding early childhood topics including business practices, and home health and safety topics.
• Provide information as requested to assist with preparation of reports, success stories on program progress and accomplishments for funders, advisory committee, Board and others as necessary
• Complete all data entry in local data system and state data system as well as end of the month paperwork and quarterly reports as part of funder reporting requirements.
• Compile information for annual reports as well as needs assessment.

Professional Improvement & Other Duties as Assigned – 5%

• 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.
• Participate in all required orientation, training, and/or in-service meetings and trainings as scheduled/required. 
• Pursue personal growth through expanding personal knowledge of the total organization and through updating techniques and technical skills relating to the position.
• Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension including but not limited to attendance at staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff, general marketing of Cooperative Extension programs and other duties as assigned. 
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

Health and Safety – Applied to all duties and functions

• Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
• Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
• Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for providing equal program and employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws.

  

Job Title:

Association Subject Educator I

Level:

004

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Regina Lowder

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.

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