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Form of workCommunity Outreach Worker (SnapEd - BILINGUAL) University of Illinois Extension
Extension Unit 6, Matteson
Be part of the action working inyour community: Do you see yourself as a good listener who can build trust inthe community? Join our team to be part of the difference. Teammembers use their own unique understanding of the experience, financial needs,language, and/or culture of the community to promote healthy behaviors, buildstronger relationships between the community, Extension, and health and socialservices, and provide information about healthy food and physical activityoptions. On the job training provided.
Position Summary: TheCommunity Worker will teach classes and provide information to local communitymembers (adults and youth) in basic nutrition, physical activity, and buyingfood for individuals and families in need. The goal is to help eligiblefamilies make positive changes for their health. This is a full-time civilservice position, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day which supports thegoals of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program (SNAP-Ed) atUniversity of Illinois Extension.
Spend significant time in thecommunity teaching programs for youth and adults using curriculum and materialsfor SNAP-Ed. This may include gathering and shopping for required materials,prepping food, and leading basic cooking and physical activities at community sites.
Develop relationships and provide approved nutrition education materials andresources to community members and organizations in targeted community
Refer SNAP-Ed clients to other local agencies (Family and Community ResourceCenters, WIC, food pantries, etc.) and other Extension staff based uponadditional needs/concerns.
Promote SNAP Ed and Extension opportunities in the identified communities.
Collaborate with team members to plan and monitor unit and SNAP-Ed goals.
Collaborate with team members to identify potential community partners thatserve low-income families.
Participate in committees and teams to give feedback that improves the SNAP Edprogram
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 of IllinoisExtension programming as assigned.
Comply with all University of Illinois Extension Affirmative Action/EqualOpportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of Extension work
Minimum RequiredQualifications:
High school diploma/GED.
One (1) year (12 months) of experience (paid or unpaid) in community work. Thiscan include advocacy, volunteering, fund raising, mentoring, etc.
PreferredQualifications:
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively by telephone; in person anddigital (email, messaging, video chat)
Must be willing to see the inherent worth and dignity of each client.
Working Conditions:
To perform the functions of this position, the employee will be required toperform work both within an office and outside in the communities that areserved and must have the capability to travel from one location to the other ina timely fashion. Employee is responsible for securing personaltransportation. A valid driver's license is preferred. Some workwill be required during evenings and/or weekends. When working, theemployee may be exposed to a variety of environmental factors to include, but notlimited to, hot or cold weather, exposure to noise and allergens, and unevenground. In performing the functions of this position, the employee may besubjected to various mental and physical demands as well to include, but notlimited to, independently traveling to and performing work at differentlocations, lifting and moving items that may occasionally weigh up to forty(40) pounds and frequently weigh up to twenty (20) pounds, and twisting,pushing and pulling movements. More detailed information regarding thefunctions of this position (including the physical, mental and environmentalrequirements of the position) may be obtained from Human Resources for theCollege of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) bycontacting hr@aces.illinois.edu.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service Community Outreach Worker position,appointed on a 12-month basis. Salary is $17.16/hour. Salary will increase to $17.80/hourin August 2023.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of thisposting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply forthis position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.eduwill not be considered. For further information about this specific position,please contact wbuffett@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the applicationprocess, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all jobcandidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. The University of Illinoismust also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulationsand, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screeningprocedures for applicants.
Out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180calendar days of the start date for this position. Illinois residency requiresproof of a valid Illinois Driver's License or state of Illinois ID Card.Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days willresult in immediate termination of employment.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1012481
Job Category: Off-Campus
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
Extension Unit 6, Matteson
Be part of the action working inyour community: Do you see yourself as a good listener who can build trust inthe community? Join our team to be part of the difference. Teammembers use their own unique understanding of the experience, financial needs,language, and/or culture of the community to promote healthy behaviors, buildstronger relationships between the community, Extension, and health and socialservices, and provide information about healthy food and physical activityoptions. On the job training provided.
Position Summary: TheCommunity Worker will teach classes and provide information to local communitymembers (adults and youth) in basic nutrition, physical activity, and buyingfood for individuals and families in need. The goal is to help eligiblefamilies make positive changes for their health. This is a full-time civilservice position, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day which supports thegoals of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program (SNAP-Ed) atUniversity of Illinois Extension.
Spend significant time in thecommunity teaching programs for youth and adults using curriculum and materialsfor SNAP-Ed. This may include gathering and shopping for required materials,prepping food, and leading basic cooking and physical activities at community sites.
Develop relationships and provide approved nutrition education materials andresources to community members and organizations in targeted community
Refer SNAP-Ed clients to other local agencies (Family and Community ResourceCenters, WIC, food pantries, etc.) and other Extension staff based uponadditional needs/concerns.
Promote SNAP Ed and Extension opportunities in the identified communities.
Collaborate with team members to plan and monitor unit and SNAP-Ed goals.
Collaborate with team members to identify potential community partners thatserve low-income families.
Participate in committees and teams to give feedback that improves the SNAP Edprogram
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 of IllinoisExtension programming as assigned.
Comply with all University of Illinois Extension Affirmative Action/EqualOpportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of Extension work
Minimum RequiredQualifications:
High school diploma/GED.
One (1) year (12 months) of experience (paid or unpaid) in community work. Thiscan include advocacy, volunteering, fund raising, mentoring, etc.
PreferredQualifications:
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively by telephone; in person anddigital (email, messaging, video chat)
Must be willing to see the inherent worth and dignity of each client.
Working Conditions:
To perform the functions of this position, the employee will be required toperform work both within an office and outside in the communities that areserved and must have the capability to travel from one location to the other ina timely fashion. Employee is responsible for securing personaltransportation. A valid driver's license is preferred. Some workwill be required during evenings and/or weekends. When working, theemployee may be exposed to a variety of environmental factors to include, but notlimited to, hot or cold weather, exposure to noise and allergens, and unevenground. In performing the functions of this position, the employee may besubjected to various mental and physical demands as well to include, but notlimited to, independently traveling to and performing work at differentlocations, lifting and moving items that may occasionally weigh up to forty(40) pounds and frequently weigh up to twenty (20) pounds, and twisting,pushing and pulling movements. More detailed information regarding thefunctions of this position (including the physical, mental and environmentalrequirements of the position) may be obtained from Human Resources for theCollege of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) bycontacting hr@aces.illinois.edu.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service Community Outreach Worker position,appointed on a 12-month basis. Salary is $17.16/hour. Salary will increase to $17.80/hourin August 2023.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of thisposting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply forthis position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.eduwill not be considered. For further information about this specific position,please contact wbuffett@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the applicationprocess, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all jobcandidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. The University of Illinoismust also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulationsand, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screeningprocedures for applicants.
Out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180calendar days of the start date for this position. Illinois residency requiresproof of a valid Illinois Driver's License or state of Illinois ID Card.Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days willresult in immediate termination of employment.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1012481
Job Category: Off-Campus
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
