EFNEP Nutrition Assistant, Southwest KS

Kansas State University • Manhattan, KS • 1d ago

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13592721

rEFNEP Nutrition Assistant, Southwest KS

rKansas State University

rAbout This Role

The Extension Nutrition Program, within K-State Extension, is hiring two part-time Nutrition Assistants to serve Southwest Kansas. These positions report to the Southwest Kansas EFNEP 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.

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.

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.

Professional development

Attend training events, meetings and conferences to improve health

and nutrition knowledge, teaching practices and record keeping skills.

These are part-time positions and are non-benefits eligible. The selected candidates will work an average of either 8 or 12 hours/week (this will be negotiated at interviews). They will be expected to work as-needed to fulfil their role; this flexible schedule means that weekly time-worked may range from 0 to 16 hours, depending on programming needs.

**These appointments are temporary positions and are contingent upon the continuing availability of funding and the 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 Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. Our system is designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well-being of Kansans. We are a partnership between Kansas State University and federal, state, and county governments. We have extension offices in every Kansas county. Learn more at ksre.k-state.edu.

Worksite Description

This position will serve communities in Southwest Kansas. The primary office is in Garden City, KS.

This position is on-site and will require regular travel to various sites within Southwest Kansas. 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).

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 t

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