Healthy Families Family Support Educator

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Schenectady County has been responding to the needs of local residents since 1918 with unbiased, research-based information tools and education that people come to depend on and trust.

Healthy Schenectady Families (HSF) Family Support Educators provide support to improve healthy family and parenting choices among eligible families and individuals in Schenectady County.

As part of the Healthy Families New York and Healthy Schenectady Families Programs, educators promote the well-being of parents, children and families through the use of evidence-based health and parenting education delivered through home visits.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree. An Associate's degree plus two years related experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.

Excellent benefits package includes health insurance, free dental insurance, NYS retirement and much more. Employees receive 21 vacation days, 14 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 12 sick days annually.

All applications must be received on-line by 11:59 PM on November 13, 2026. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate governmental agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for providing equal program and employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person