Diabetes Bilingual -Community Educator, Suffolk County, NY

Serve as a Community Education Team(Comm-ED) Program member to assist with implementing, and evaluating the Diabetes Education Program. Educator will be responsible for promoting program objectives in Community Ed areas, emphasizing diabetes education and diabetes self-management in both Health Center and community settings in Suffolk County. The main objective is to provide prevention-focused and research-informed diabetes education to meet Suffolk County residents and professionals' diverse needs. The position will follow research-based information from the ADA Clinical Practice Recommendations and the National Standards for Educational Programs to enhance the diabetes self-management practices of those who live with or work with pre-diabetes or diabetes to optimize health outcomes. This individual represents Cornell Cooperative Extension's to the public, community leaders, government officials, and Cornell University as part of program delivery. This position is funded by a contract with the Suffolk County Department of Health Services.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in the field of Nutrition, Health Education or Public Health or equivalent. Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR)
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Experience in diabetes education, community outreach, and health care.
• Ability to communicate effectively using a digital platform and oral, written, and visual channels using traditional tools and methods and electronic technology (e.g., video, audio, computers, etc.).
• Ability to follow procedures and written instructions.
• Must demonstrate the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficient with windows-based software, including the use of the internet and Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and weekends, as appropriate.
• Ability to effectively participate in professional team efforts.
• Ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with the immediate supervisor.
• Ability to relate effectively to co-workers, advisors, community, and professional leaders.
• Ability to identify and utilize program resources from the organization and the community.
• Ability to clearly communicate (speak, read, and write proficiently) in Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Cooperative Extension or other similar educational organizations
• Familiarity with the community in which the work will take place and ability to utilize program resources within the community.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Program Responsibilities:

Program Delivery - 80%

• Deliver high-quality Diabetes established educational programs and events that address local, regional, and statewide programming priorities, emphasizing Diabetes Self-management and Healthy Lifestyles programming initiatives.
• Utilize various established educational methods that may include direct teaching, group experiences, media, newsletters, electronic technology, the internet, and distance learning to deliver the program.
• Serve as a subject matter resource.
• Foster acceptance of established programs, methods, and policies to address community and individual needs and consider diverse audiences.
• Provide established educational program efforts via mass media, including contributing articles to Family Health and Wellness Blog, utilizing emails, phone messages, and website postings.
• Interact with program participants professionally when representing CCE.
• Represent CCE before the public, community leaders, government officials, Cornell, or other land grant universities professionally as part of the established program delivery methods.

Program Evaluation - 5%

• Assist in the creation of the program evaluation framework with suggestions from program delivery tasks.
• Interact with program participants, Association staff, program committees, county/community leaders, and other key stakeholders to collect evaluation data for improving programs.
• Assist in analyzing collected program evaluation data for reporting and program improvement purposes using standard, established policy, procedure, and methods.
• Assist with recommending program changes to strengthen and improve programs.
• Communicate evaluation results and findings.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Management - 5%

• Assist with monitoring program financial status to ensure compliance with funding requirements, program budget, grant specifications, and adherence to Association strategies/Plan of work.
• Assist with identifying ways to reduce costs and maximize existing resources within the Association.
• Make recommendations to the supervisor regarding program budgetary needs.
• Assist supervisor in management of volunteers as needed.

Coordination/Operation - 5%

• Maintain and prepare teaching materials necessary for Diabetes Education programs applying existing subject matter knowledge.
• Maintain communication with constituents and the community through various methods such as newsletters, emails, electronic technology, the internet, social media, website postings, and content.
• Assist with coordination of marketing and promotion of program through public relation initiatives and networking/collaborating with government, economic, educational, and other organizations.
• Provide information as requested to assist with preparing reports, impact statements, and success stories on program progress and accomplishments for funders, advisory committees, Board of Directors, and others, as necessary.

Professional Improvement - 5%

• Prepare for and actively participate in staff training and meetings.
• Participate in staff evaluation processes as instructed.
• Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.
• Health and Safety - Applied to all duties and functions.
• Support the Association to maintain a safe living and working environment.
• Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
• Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

EEO/EPO and Policy - Applied to all duties and functions.

• Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers, and the public.
• Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences.
• Aware of and adhered to the established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Suffolk County policies, procedures, and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.
• Contribute to the organization's overall success by performing all assigned duties professionally, timely, and accurately.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO,

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary: Non-exempt $20.00 (per hour)

Hour: Part-time 24 hours (3 days a week)

Benefits: Full Benefits

Date Position Available: Approximately April 1, 2021 (two positions available)

Questions, please contact:

Jane Juran

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County

631.727.7850 x 340 Riverhead

631.852.4957 Yaphank

[email protected]

HOW TO APPLY:

Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.

Applicants need to:

Attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload a cover letter to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload contacts info for three references to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.

In the "Experience" section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the "Drop Files Here" box to manually drag document(s) into your application. Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.

External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations), please refer to the Applying for a Job (External Candidate) document for additional guidance.

Internal Applicants: Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) document for additional guidance.

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.

The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension Administrative Systems at (607) 255-6120 or via email at [email protected].

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and New York State residents. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell Cooperative Extension as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.