EFNEP Nutrition Assistant, Wyandotte County

Kansas State University • Manhattan, KS • 2h ago

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13570639

rEFNEP Nutrition Assistant, Wyandotte County

rKansas State University

rAbout This Role

The Extension Nutrition Program, within K-State Extension, is hiring a full-time Nutrition Assistant to serve Wyandotte County. This position reports to the Wyandotte County nutrition, food safety and health extension agent.

Nutrition assistants provide health education to pregnant women and families with young children who have limited financial resources. They support the goals of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP): to promote healthy lives through hands-on, relationship-driven education.

This position requires strong social skills to effectively recruit and retain program participants and develop collaborative partnerships with community agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning and preparation

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.

Teaching

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.

Recruiting and networking

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.

Reporting

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.

Professional development

Attend training events, meetings and conferences to improve health

and nutrition knowledge, teaching practices and record keeping skills.

**This is a grant funded position. The continuation of the position is contingent upon continuing availability of funding and need for these services.

About Us**

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a nutrition education program provided at no cost to Kansas families and caregivers of young children with limited resources. EFNEP uses education to support participants\' efforts toward self-sufficiency, nutritional health and well-being. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) administers EFNEP through land-grant universities\' cooperative extension programs. For more information about Kansas EFNEP go to k-state.edu/extension-nutrition-program.

K-State Extension connects Kansans to research-based information and education that helps individuals, families, businesses and communities thrive. It is a partnership between Kansas State University and federal, state, and county governments. Through local extension offices, K-State Extension provides practical solutions and programs in areas such as agriculture, health, youth development, and community vitality. Learn more at extension.k-state.edu.

Location and Worksite Description

This position will serve communities in Wyandotte County. The primary office is in Kansas City, KS.

This position is on-site and will require regular travel to various sites within Wyandotte County. It will also involve overnight travel for trainings (approximately 2-3 times per year).

**What You\'ll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:**

High School Diploma (or equivalent).

Valid driver\'s license, proof of vehicle insurance and reliable

transportation upon employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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