AgCenter Nutrition Educator 1

Title

AgCenter Nutrition Educator 1

LSUAG PL4 - Southeast
- Parish
- Orleans (Alisha Okoro ))

Orleans Parish Extension Office, Orleans, LA

Pay Grade:
Classified Medical

Salary: $25,979 - $46,800

Function of work:
To provide nutritional information and education to program participants.

Level of work:
Entry

Supervision Received:
Close from supervisory personnel of the agency served.

Supervision Exercised:
None.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from Nutrition Educator 2 by the absence of experienced-level duties.

• Learns to provide instruction to program participants through games, multi-media, demonstrations, etc.
• Provides brochures and other information relative to the assigned program.
• Teaches, under close supervision, proper methods of food preparation and storage consistent with food safety standards.
• Food preparation methods may be specific to a certain population depending on the program, such as breastfeeding techniques and baby formula.
• Assists in conducting outreach and related activities for an assigned nutritional program, such as EFNEP, Healthy Beginnings, SNAP-ED, WIC, etc.
• Prepares bulletin boards and distributes information at health units, universities, etc.
• Provides program information to community partners and forms relationships to recruit program participants and volunteers.
• Takes basic measurements of program participants to track nutritional and health goals.
• May also assist in teaching classes on parenting, money management, and other topics as relative to the program.
• May accompany higher-level educators on home visits and/or to vendor locations.
• Becomes familiar with the assigned program and screens potential participants for program eligibility.
• Provides basic information about the program such as program guidelines, use of EBT cards, nutrition education, etc.
• Maintains program participant information and records in an electronic system.
• Learns to use the system to schedule appointments, load EBT cards, print resources for participants, etc.
• Assists on site visits by documenting stock levels and product pricing.
• Maintains supplies for educational purposes, such as visual aids and cooking demonstrations.
• Documents lessons, such as resources used and participation counts.
• May assist in preparing state and federal reports.
• May make referrals to other assistance programs as needed.

• No specialized training or experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured automobile.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills and effective verbal, written, and listening skills.
• Must be able to transport supplies and equipment (up to 30 lbs.).
• Will travel daily within parish(s) assigned and occasional out of parish for professional development and training.
• May work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends for nutrition education classes or participate in community events promoting health and nutrition.

Background Check
- An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits
- The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System.

Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment. Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, next Source Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits…