Healthy Families Support Specialist SPANISH Speaking - Liberty, NY Job at Cornell University
The Healthy Sullivan Families (“HSF”) Family Support Specialist primarily provides program delivery to improve healthy family and parenting choices among eligible Spanish speaking families and individuals in Sullivan County. The goals of the Healthy Sullivan Families are to support positive parent-child bonding and relationships, promote optimal child and family health, development, and safety, enhance family self-sufficiency, and to prevent child abuse and neglect. As part of the Healthy Families New York and Healthy Sullivan Families Programs, this position works closely with the family to promote the well-being of parents, children and families through the use of existing evidence-based health education and parenting curricula delivered through home visits. Positive, persistent and individualized outreach from the educator keeps families involved in the program and leads to improved outcomes for children, parents, and the community.
Required Qualifications:
Job Title: Association Prog Educator II
Required Qualifications:
- Associates Degree or equivalent (high school diploma or GED) in human services or related field (One-year transferrable program/functional experience may substitute for an Associate’s Degree) and one year related experience.
- Experience in working with or providing services to children and their families
- Ability to speak, read and write proficiently in the Spanish language,
- Ability to establish trusting relationships.
- Acceptance of individual differences
- Experience and wiliness to work with the culturally diverse populations among the community’s target population.
- Knowledge of infant/child development.
- Open to reflective practice.
- Proficiency in the use of modern electronic technology and software (e.g. video, audio, computers, Microsoft Office Programs, social media, internet and database software, etc.)
- Ability to work independently and to effectively participate in professional team efforts.
- Ability to plan and organize work responsibilities according to priorities developed with team members and immediate supervisor.
- Ability to read and write in English.
- Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Commitment to working in limited income urban settings with diverse program participants in their surrounding communities.
- Ability to meet frequent travel requirements associated with this position. A valid NYS driver’s license with the ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
- Ability to work flexible hours which include evenings and/or weekends, and occasional overnight travel.
- Ability to frequently lift, move or transport program supplies and equipment, climb stairs with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position (for example, standing, sitting) while constantly operating a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to frequently move about inside the office to access file cabinets/file documents, office machinery, etc., with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work in a busy open office with occasional to frequent distractions and opportunities to demonstrate positive collaboration amongst staff, visitors and the public.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with the community in which the work takes place and ability to utilize program resources within the community.
- Familiarity with a variety of program delivery methods to reach individuals and groups in youth and adult audiences and ability to integrate youth and adult development principles into educational activities.
- Infant mental health endorsement preferred.
Responsibilities/Essential
Functions:
Program Responsibilities:
Program Delivery - 75%
Program Delivery - 75%
- Deliver existing educational programs initially to 15-18 families, gradually increasing to 20-25 families throughout the first year of employment.
- Utilize existing evidence-based curricula and support materials to provide accurate, relevant parenting and health education to participating families.
- Under the existing program parameters, observe parent/child interactions and provide positive feedback to parents throughout the home visits.
- Assist supervisor with development and implementation of Family Goal Plans.
- Meets or exceeds targeted education delivery goals assigned by the supervisor as indicated by the funding source
- Conduct home visits on a weekly basis that then decrease over time until the participant’s child begins school or Head Start.
- Assist the supervisor to help ensure program delivery conforms to policies and objectives of the program and funder requirements.
- Utilize motivational interviewing strategies in working with all family members to address individual needs and consider diverse audiences.
- Utilize established program outline; provide individualized education and development of family goal plans that result in improved birth outcomes; timely attainment of recommended immunizations and preventive care; increased breastfeeding support; decreased use of harsh parenting practices; improved early literacy and increased demonstration of behaviors that promote learning in a school setting.
- Utilize skills in assessing parent/child interactions, knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate parenting strategies.
- Assist in mass media (social and print) educational efforts related to program.
- Provide special educational efforts such as parent/child group facilitation, program/parent committees, and community meetings.
- Utilizing established materials, serve as subject matter resource for Healthy Families program; provide standard responses.
- Maintain a strong, supportive, and professional relationship with program participants as part of the program delivery process and have the ability to communicate with families on a wide range of issues including but not limited to, health, wellness and prevention of domestic violence.
- Encourage families to identify a primary health care provider and educate the family about the importance of regular access to preventive care.
- Evaluate family functioning and make connections to other Extension programs and community resources, serve as liaison for client families to other programs such as WIC, SNAP-ed, Head Start, etc.
- Represent CCE to the public, community leaders, government officials and Cornell University in a professional manner.
- Foster acceptance of the Healthy Sullivan Families program, methods, and policies to address community and individual needs and consider diverse audiences.
- Collaborate with community agencies that serve the target audience as part of the program delivery process.
Program Evaluation - 5%
- Based on established parameters, provide program evaluation data to the program supervisor, assist in data analysis and make recommendations to supervisors for strengthening and improving programs.
- May assist in making recommendations for improvements.
Administrative Responsibilities:
Coordination/Operation - 15%
Coordination/Operation - 15%
- Maintain record of participants, complete reports, and accurately collect and prepare paperwork as required for the program evaluation process.
- Complete necessary written documentation as required by programs and funders.
- Organize a weekly schedule with supervisor to accommodate needs of participant families.
- On a frequent basis transports self, also carrying program materials and resources to participant homes and additional community-based settings.
- May assist in the development of marketing materials for educational events.
- Assist supervisor with public awareness in the form of impact statements, articles for progress/ annual reports, or news releases.
- Participate in outreach activities, collaborate with service providers to help ensure that program family has access to available community services and assist with educational activities related to parenting and child development. Make referrals to appropriate community programs and services.
- Maintain strong communication with the Healthy Families New York program and Sullivan County Public Health Services in order to convey participant needs throughout Healthy Families New York enrollment period.
- Maintain a strong network of peers working in other community agencies and programs with the goal of connecting participant families with the educational and other resources they need in a timely manner.
- Maintain confidentiality of information regarding all program participants.
- Perform routine data collection utilized by the program.
- Perform general coordination activities including but not limited to attending staff meetings, timely reporting of expenses, working with other staff and general marketing of Extension programs.
Professional Improvement - 5%
- In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.
- 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 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 adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Sullivan County policies, procedures and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.
- Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.
This is a part time, 35 hours per week, benefits eligible, non-exempt position. Compensation paid at the rate of $19.68 per hour. Excellent benefits, based on eligibility, including:
- Vacation, Sick and Personal time
- Paid Holidays
- NYS Health Insurance Program (including Dental Insurance)
- NYS Retirement
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity
- Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Group Universal Life Insurance
- Voluntary Personal Accidental Insurance
- Voluntary Legal Plan Insurance
- Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
- Voluntary Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Voluntary New York’s College Savings Program
Please be sure to read the Notice to Applicants found on the Jobs with CCE page:
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How To Apply: Applicants (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) must apply online through the APPLY button in this job posting. Current employees of Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County are considered internal applicants and must apply online through their Workday account which may be accessed here:
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All applications must be received on-line by December 7, 2022. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.
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 the essential functions of their job. For additional questions or if you require an accommodation so you may participate in the selection process you are encouraged to contact Leah Cadwallader, Regional Human Resources Manager, e-mail LC267@cornell.edu or (845) 340-3990x314.
Job Title:
Level:
005
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Company:
Contract College
Contact Name:
Leah Cadwallader
Number of Openings:
1
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.
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