Community Outreach Worker (SnapEd – BILINGUAL) University of Illinois Extension – 1026326-6689

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Worker (SnapEd – BILINGUAL) University of Illinois Extension

Extension Unit 6, Matteson

Be part of the action working in your community: Do you see yourself
as a good listener who can build trust in the community? Join our team
to be part of the difference. Team members use their own unique
understanding of the experience, financial needs, language, and/or
culture of the community to promote healthy behaviors, build stronger
relationships between the community, Extension, and health and social
services, and provide information about healthy food and physical
activity options. On the job training provided.

The Community Worker will lead classes and provide information to local
community members (adults and youth) in basic nutrition, physical
activity, and food access for individuals and families in need. The goal
is to help eligible families make positive changes for their health.
This is a full-time civil service position, 37.5 hours per week, 7.5
hours per day which supports the goals of the Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Education Program (SNAP-Ed) at University of Illinois
Extension.

Spend significant time in the community teaching programs for youth and
adults as outlined for 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 selected nutrition education materials
and resources to community members and organizations in targeted
community

Refer SNAP-Ed clients to other local agencies (FCRC, WIC, food pantries,
etc.) and other Extension staff based upon additional 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
that serve low-income families.

Participate in committees and teams to give feedback that improves the
SNAP Ed program

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
Illinois Extension programming as assigned.

Comply with all University of Illinois Extension Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity policies and guidelines in all aspects of
Extension work

Additional Physical Demands

This position will be required to perform work both within an office and
outside in the communities that are served and must have the capability
to travel from one location to the other in a timely fashion. This
position is responsible for securing personal transportation. A valid
drivers license is preferred. Some work will be required during
evenings and/or weekends. This position may be exposed to a variety of
environmental factors to include, but not limited to, hot or cold
weather, exposure to noise and allergens, and uneven ground. This
position may be subjected to various mental and physical demands as well
to include, but not limited to, independently traveling to and
performing work at different locations, ability to move, transfer and/or
transport 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 the functions of
this position (including the physical, mental, and environmental
requirements of the position) may be obtained from Human Resources for
the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES)
by contacting hr@aces.illinois.edu.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

One (1) year (12 months) of experience (paid or unpaid) in work related
to the job to be performed.

Take and pass the Certified Food Protection Manager course within the
first year of employment and maintain certification every 5 years.

Specialty Factors

Bilingual Spanish speaking, reading and writing skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

– Knowledge of the local bilingual community and ability to get to
community locations in a timely manner.
– Ability to interact and engage diverse individuals and groups.
Ability to speak in front of audiences, adults and youth and provide
clear information.
– Energetic and outgoing, self-driven.
– Build rapport and connection with bilingual clients in an empathetic
manner, willing to listen and validate their feelings. Show
kindness.
– Willingness to learn and understand new material.
– Ability to work flexible hours that may include weekend and
evenings.
– Ability to communicate effectively by telephone, in person and
digital. This includes texting, phone calls, emails, and video
conferencing, as necessary.
– Strong people skills and teamwork.
– Basic skills in using computer software and apps.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 4520 – Community Outreach Wor