Fort Drum Family Development Educator - Evans Mills, NY

This position will serve as the Family Development Program Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County and will implement Family Development programming for a menu of existing Family Development educational programs and activities for the Soldier and Family Readiness Division on Fort Drum. This position will be responsible for the delivery of established Family Development programming in support of Soldier and Family Readiness Division programs and will deliver other established Family Development programming and activities, both on-site and off-site in accordance with the Fort Drum Program Area’s plan of work.

This position will also coordinate all administrative aspects of the Family Development Program and will assist the Fort Drum Issue Leader with marketing efforts for Family Development programming.

This position is a full-time non-exempt position - 100% FTE, 40 hours per week.

The hourly rate for this position is $22.50.

This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include:

• health and dental insurance
• NYS retirement
• vacation
• sick and personal leave

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family, child counseling, behavioral science, education, community health, public health or equivalent education (Associate’s Degree and two (2) years transferable program/functional experience.
• Experience relevant to the role of the position.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in family and children’s services or community organizations.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in domestic/family violence education/prevention.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

• Familiarity with parenting education, family and child development, and military family life.
• Familiarity with issues revolving around poverty, families at risk, and domestic violence.
• Familiarity with community, social and human service organizations, employment services and resources.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize program resources within the Fort Drum community and general community.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, teach and evaluate informal educational programs through a variety of delivery methods to reach individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with volunteers and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to organize reference materials for programming purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technologies for educational and communication purposes.

Program Delivery, Evaluation and Applied Research - 80% Utilize established program resources and materials in program work. Implement existing Family Development programming the Soldier and Family Development Division, to include, but not limited to:
Stress & Anger Management, Parenting After Separation & Divorce, Positive Parenting, Building Blocks for Better Communication, Creating a Kid Friendly Healthy and Safe Living Environment, etc. Implement already-established Family Development educational programing and activities in support of other Fort Drum programming efforts as identified/needed to support the established plan of work. Per already established program parameters and utilizing existing resources, assist in providing educational programing of child abuse and neglect, and domestic violence prevention (i.e. Community and Troop Education Program, Parenting Skills Education Program, Preventive Education Program through Stress Management and Anger Control, etc.).

Under the direction and oversight of the Fort Drum Issue Leader, occasionally apply established subject matter knowledge to create lesson plans as identified. Provide Family Development educational programs via mass media. Work to foster acceptance of the Family Development Program, methods and policies while…