Nutrition Educator 1

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job posting title: nutrition educator 1 position type: classified department: lsuag pl4 - southeast - parish - orleans (alisha okoro )) work location: 0101 jefferson parish extension office pay grade: classified medical job description: 164500 nutrition educator 1 ss406 $ 25,979 - $46,800 creation date: 10/22/1999 change date: 01/01/2025 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.

Core competencies:

core competencies have not been identified by state civil service for this job title. More information on the scs competency model can be found here.

• 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.

qualification requirements: minimum qualifications: no specialized training or experience required.

additional job description: competencies: none special instructions: location: jefferson parish extension office, jefferson, la grant funded position – expanded food and nutrition education program (efnep) minimum requirements: no specialized training or experience required.

additional job information: knowledge of the community to include living within the assigned parish (currently or previously) is required; recruit and enroll limited resource school-aged youth and adults who meet the federal eligibility guidelines to participate in efnep; will teach and lead nutrition education classes and activities in the community to target audiences; will establish and maintain partnerships to extend efnep outreach with agencies and organizations that serve eligible audiences;

high school diploma or equivalent is required; must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and insured automobile; must have and provide basic computer skills and effective verbal, written, and listening skills; must be able to transport supplies and equipment (up to 30 lbs.); will…