Oneida County Community Navigator- Oriskany, NY

The Oneida County Community Navigator serves as a member of the Family Development Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County (CCEOC) to deliver programming to community members on childcare options and resources, and the services offered by the Family Development Program and other CCEOC programs. Education will take place throughout the community at off-site locations. The Navigator will work with community agencies to coordinate days and times to be on-site to meet with individuals.

The Navigator will provide information to participants regarding CCEOC programs, community agencies, and services as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree and 2 years transferable program/functional experience.
• At least one year of related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, teach, and evaluate educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.
• Ability to plan and organize personal work responsibilities according to priorities developed with immediate supervisor.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to various audiences.
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual means.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to carry supplies or equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.
• Proficiency or ability to learn and effectively use software including use of the internet and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel).

Expected Weekly

Hours:

37.5 hours per week
- Onsite Position. Wage/Hourly: $23.00 per hour

Location:

Oneida County CCE office in Oriskany, NY . No remote work available.

Great Benefits; including spectacular time off!

• NYS Health Insurance Program (including FREE Dental Insurance)
• NYS Retirement!!!
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Total Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
• 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

Paid time off includes 12 Vacation days, 15 Sick days, 4 Personal days, 12 Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays annually!!

Program Delivery – 70% Utilize existing program materials and resources to educate community members on childcare options and resources, quality early care and education, and services offered by the Family Development Program and other CCEOC programs. Interact effectively with program participants to provide educational resources that meet their specific needs. Deliver programming at various settings including but not limited to community events and local organizations.

Inform program participants of CCEOC programs, community agencies, and services. Interact with local health providers as well as prenatal providers to educate them on services. Assist in ensuring program conforms to policies and objectives of the program and funder requirements. Assist community members with childcare assistance application as part of program delivery. Serve as a team member and cooperate with the entire Association and Family Development Program staff to achieve program delivery goals.

Program Evaluation – 5% Interact with program participants and clientele to collect evaluation data for improving programs and services. Implement program evaluation as designed. Assist supervisor in the process of analyzing program data, and based on that analysis, assist in making recommendations for improvements in program offerings. Communicate evaluation findings to constituents as appropriate.

Direction – 5% Provide input in planning the structure of delivering educational programs via various methods. Assist in the planning of Family Development programs and events. Assist supervisor in initiating effective professional relationships with childcare providers, other…