NY FarmNet Family Consultant: Cornell University, SC Johnson College of Business - Binghamton

NY Farm Net Family Consultant:
Cornell University, SC Johnson College of Business
- Binghamton, New YorkNY Farm Net Family Consultant:
Cornell University, SC Johnson College of Business
- Binghamton, New York

The New York Farm Net Program, housed within the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, supports farm families and agricultural businesses through confidential financial and family/personal consulting services. Our mission is to strengthen farm business decision-making, improve family communication, build resilience, and support the long-term viability of New York agriculture.
New York Farm Net is actively recruiting part-time Family Consultants throughout New York State.
This is a temporary, non-benefits-eligible position working 19 hours or fewer per week.
This position has an end date of June 30, 2027, with the possibility of renewal
Flexible scheduling is available.

The New York Farm Net Program, housed within the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, supports farm families and agricultural businesses through confidential financial and family/personal consulting services. Our mission is to strengthen farm business decision-making, improve family communication, build resilience, and support the long-term viability of New York agriculture.
New York Farm Net is actively recruiting part-time Family Consultants throughout New York State.
This is a temporary, non-benefits-eligible position working 19 hours or fewer per week.
This position has an end date of June 30, 2027, with the possibility of renewal
Flexible scheduling is available.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with farm families and agricultural business owners.
• Build trust while fostering respect for diverse perspectives, values, and goals.
• Create a supportive environment in which clients can discuss concerns, explore options, and work through challenges.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and exercise sound judgment regarding referrals and resources.
• Conduct family, communication, stress, and needs assessments.
• Help clients navigate conflict, difficult conversations, transitions, and decision-making challenges.
• Ability to support clients through complex family, communication, transition, and decision-making situations using structured, client-centered consulting techniques.
• Identify crisis, safety, mental health, addiction, domestic violence, elder care, and social service concerns requiring referral.
• Coordinate with Financial Consultants as part of Farm Net’s paired-consultant model.
• Maintain timely and accurate case note documentation.
• Participate in Farm Net training, case review, outreach, and professional development activities.
• Consultants may occasionally be required to travel overnight for training meetings and professional development activities.

The hourly pay rate is $ 34.50.

This position does not qualify for relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.

Required Qualifications:

• MSW, LCSW, Master’s in Counseling, Master’s in Psychology, marriage and family therapy credential, or equivalent education and experience appropriate to the role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting individuals, couples, families, or groups regarding communication challenges, family dynamics, stress management, conflict resolution, grief, addiction, behavioral health, or related concerns.
• Demonstrated ability to assess mental health concerns, recognize suicide risk and safety concerns, and make appropriate referrals.
• Strong listening, assessment, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Awareness…