Visiting Extension Outreach Assistant, Health and Community Wellness

Visiting Extension Outreach Assistant, Health and Community Wellness University of Illinois Extension

WHOWE ARE
As part of the Land Grant system,the University of Illinois was established not only to provide world classeducation and pioneer research and discovery, but to put learning and discoveryinto practice, to benefit the health and wellbeing of residents and communities in every part of Illinois. Extension is the university’s statewide network of educators, faculty experts, and staff dedicated to that mission. To learn moreabout University of Illinois Extension, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

OUR COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYEES
We will invest in our employees,our most important resource, by providing professional development and training that enables you to learn and grow to your full potential. We will strive toprovide a healthy work-life balance for all our employees, regardless of role.

Together, we will maintain a culture that promotes inclusivity, teamwork, andan environment that challenges and rewards our employees.
JOB PURPOSE
The Visiting Extension Outreach Assistant, Health and Community Wellness, serves as a full-time 12-monthacademic professional and has the primary responsibility for planning, developing,and delivering educational programs supporting the mission of University of Illinois Extension.

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, community health, human services, social work, family and consumer sciences, or a related field. Candidates with a degree in progress may be considered for interviews, but degree must be completed by hire date.
• Experience collaborating with community partners.

• Experience with University of Illinois Extension.
• Experience in working with underserved communities.
• Experience assisting with public benefit programs (e.g., SNAP, WIC, or other food safety-net programs).
• Experience delivering educational programs, workshops, or group facilitation.
• Experience using mobile devices for data reporting, communication, and educational assistance.
• Valid driver’s license.

SPECIFIC JOB INFORMATION:
11 full-time positions are available.

Location:

Hybrid work options are available, but onsite work is required in the counties listed belowfor each position.

• Will and Kankakee
• Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, Stark, and Knox
• Peoria, Fulton, Tazewell, and Mason
• Ford, Iroquois, Champaign, and Vermillion
• Logan, Sangamon, Christian, Macoupin, and Montgomery (2 positions)
• Madison and St. Clair
• Bond, Fayette, Marion and Jefferson
• Jackson, Williamson and Franklin
• Union, Johnson, Alexander, Pulaski and Massac
• Richland, Lawrence, Wabash, Edwards,Wayne, Hamilton and White

This is a security-sensitive position. Comprehensive background checks, including but not limited to a criminal conviction information check, a CANTS check, and a review of the Registered Sex Offender list, will be conducted.
EXAMPLES OF THE WORK

• Map local food access gaps and identify community partners, including food pantries, schools, and health clinics, to targetoutreach for the Find Food IL Navigator program.
• Build relationships with community organizationsserving households at risk of food insecurity to expand referral networks.
• Conduct screenings with individuals and families to identify likely eligibility for food benefit programs such as SNAP and connect them with referral and application assistance.
• Connect households to local food resources based ontheir specific circumstances and needs.
• Deliver presentations to community partners and atoutreach events to raise awareness of available food benefit programs.
• Work as part of a team to develop community-specificeducational resource materials to support program outreach and delivery.

• Effective communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to use various methods (phone, email, and text) to communicate with participants. Ability to interact and engage with individuals from different backgrounds. Ability to work independently and within a team environment. Basic ability to collect, document, and report program data.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Planning, Development, and…