This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11839507 Community OutreachWorker (Snap-Ed) University of Illinois Extension

Extension Unit 16, Springfield

Be part of the action working in your community: Do you see yourself asa good listener who can build trust in the community? Join our team tobe part of the difference. Team members use their own uniqueunderstanding of the experience, financial needs, language, and/orculture of the community to promote healthy behaviors, build strongerrelationships between the community, Extension, and health and socialservices, and provide information about healthy food and physicalactivity options. On the job training provided.

The Community Worker will lead classes and provide information to localcommunity members (adults and youth) in basic nutrition, physicalactivity, and food access for individuals and families in need. The goalis to help eligible families make positive changes for their health.This is a full-time civil service position, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5hours per day which supports the goals of the Supplemental NutritionAssistance Education Program (SNAP-Ed) at University of IllinoisExtension.

Spend significant time in the community teaching programs for youth andadults as outlined for SNAP-Ed. This may include gathering and shoppingfor required materials, prepping food, and leading basic cooking andphysical activities at community sites.

Develop relationships and provide selected nutrition education materialsand resources to community members and organizations in targetedcommunity

Refer SNAP-Ed clients to other local agencies (FCRC, WIC, food pantries,etc.) and other Extension staff based upon additional needs/concerns.

Promote SNAP Ed and Extension opportunities in the identifiedcommunities.

Collaborate with team members to plan and monitor unit and SNAP-Edgoals.

Collaborate with team members to identify potential community partnersthat serve low-income families.

Participate in committees and teams to give feedback that improves theSNAP Ed program

Collect information from program participants for reports

Complete required monthly and quarterly reports

Participate in required trainings and team meetings

Perform other duties that contribute to the mission of University ofIllinois Extension programming as assigned.

Comply with all University of Illinois Extension AffirmativeAction/Equal Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects ofExtension work

Additional Physical Demands

To perform the functions of this position, the employee will be requiredto perform work both within an office and outside in the communitiesthat are served, and must have the capability to travel from onelocation to the other in a timely fashion. Employee is responsible forsecuring personal transportation. A valid driver's license ispreferred. Some work will be required during evenings and/or weekends.When working, the employee may be exposed to a variety of environmentalfactors to include, but not limited to, hot or cold weather, exposure tonoise and allergens, and uneven ground. In performing the functions ofthis position, the employee may be subjected to various mental andphysical demands as well to include, but not limited to, independentlytraveling to and performing work at different locations, lifting andmoving items that may occasionally weigh up to forty (40) pounds andfrequently weigh up to twenty (20) pounds, and twisting, pushing andpulling movements. More detailed information regarding the functions ofthis position (including the physical, mental and environmentalrequirements of the position) may be obtained from Human Resources forthe College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES)by contacting [email protected].

This i a full-time, hourly civil service position, 37.5 hours per week,7.5 hour days which supports the goals of the Supplemental NutritionAssistance Education Program (SNAP-Ed) at University of IllinoisExtension.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

One (1) year (12 months) of experience (paid or unpaid) in work relatedto the job to be performed.

Take and pass the Certified Food Protection Manager course within thefirst year of employment and maintain certification every 5 years.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the local community and ability to get to communitylocations in a timely manner.

Ability to interact and engage diverse individuals and groups. Abilityto speak in front of audiences, adults and youth and provide clearinformation.

Energetic and outgoing, self-driven.

Build rapport and connection with clients in an empathetic manner,willing to listen and validate their feelings. Show kindness.

Willingness to learn and understand new material.

Ability to work flexible hours that may include weekend and evenings.

Ability to communicate effectively by telephone, in person and digital.This includes texting, phone calls, emails, and video conferencing, asnecessary.

Strong people skills and teamwork.

Basic skills in using computer software a