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EFNEP is a nutrition education program provided at no cost to families, pregnant women and caregivers who are eligible to receive food assistance. Nutrition assistants provide tailored health and nutrition education to enrolled families and youth. This position will serve communities in Wyandotte County. The primary office is in Kansas City, KS.
Job Responsibility:
Work with colleagues and community partners and to plan curriculum-based health education events and activities
Prepare for events (for example: buying and preparing food for a cooking demonstration)
Manage time and resources appropriately
Teach clients (in groups and individual meetings) about topics like food preparation, food safety, food resource management, nutrition, and physical activity
Solve problems and adapt to new situations that arise while working with clients
Communicate and interact appropriately with clients from all backgrounds
Be aware of community resources and services that may benefit EFNEP clients
Build relationships with other agencies to recruit clients and expand the program
Encourage eligible families to enroll in EFNEP. Recruiting opportunities will include demonstrations, group presentations, individual contacts, and printed materials
Collect and record clients’ responses to health questionnaires to assess needs and behaviors
Submit accurate and timely records to track program activities and participants’ progress on program outcomes
Attend training events, meetings and conferences to improve health and nutrition knowledge, teaching practices and record keeping skills
Requirements:
High School Diploma (or equivalent)
Valid driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance and reliable transportation upon employment
Nice to have:
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to plan and prepare nutritious family meals
Experience working with a variety of audiences, including limited-resource individuals and families
Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, nutrition and food safety
Strong time management skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Computer skills, including typing, website navigation, email use, video calling, and familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite
Bilingual / Ability to communicate effectively with both English and Spanish-speaking learners
Experience inputting data and keeping records and reports
Education and/or related experience in human nutrition, family and consumer sciences, or a closely related field
What we offer:
health insurance
life insurance
retirement plans
tuition assistance program
paid time off-vacation, sick and holidays
reimbursement for travel and subsistence related to achieving program objectives