The Family Development Educator serves as a member of the Family Development Team to deliver programming and assist with the evaluation, planning and management of Family Development programs to child care providers and parents in Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties. The educator will deliver established educational programs to childcare providers and parents on topics including, but not limited to: Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) guidelines, importance of physical activity, engaged learning environments, program organization and routine, parent and provider communication, developmentally appropriate practice, program development, business practices, professionalism and responsibility. This position will provide data entry of participant data requiring confidentiality. The Educator will provide information to participants regarding other Extension programs, community agencies, and services as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and one year related experience. Associates Degree and 2 years transferable program/functional experience may substitute for Bachelor’s Degree requirement.

• 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 diverse audiences.

• Ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual means.

• Basic computer and word processing skills.

• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with staff.

• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.

• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with NY State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) childcare regulations.

• Familiarity in basic nutrition, health education, or health and wellness.

• Ability to speak more than one language.

Position Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Program Delivery – 70%

• Utilize existing program materials and educational framework to provide education on quality early care and education and program requirements to program participants.

• Provide research-based material and resources to providers, parents, staff and other groups as they are identified.

• Provide participants with related educational resources and home health/safety related products, including but not limited to: smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, outlet caps and cabinet latches.

• Serve as a subject-matter resource in early childhood related topics to staff, parents and providers, community organizations and the general public.

• Interact effectively with program participants to provide educational resources that meet their specific needs.

• Meets or exceeds targeted delivery goals assigned by the supervisor as indicated by the funding source.

• Inform child care providers and parents of other Extension programs, community agencies, and services.

• May occasionally apply established subject matter knowledge to create lesson plans to deliver educational programs.

• Represent CCE to the public, community leaders, government officials and Cornell University in a professional manner as part of program delivery.

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 other agencies and organizations that promote effective communication to facilitate continued programming efforts.

Management – 5%

• Provide programmatic guidance to volunteers and co-workers, including those performing similar work.

• Solve problems and resolve conflicts that arise within educational programs utilizing appropriate policies and procedures.

Coordination/Operation – 10%

• Maintain record of program participants, complete monthly reports, and accurately prepare paperwork in a timely manner as required for the program.

• Occasionally transports self along with program materials and resources to child care provider sites.

• Coordinate, compile, and organize existing program resources and program materials surrounding early childhood topics including business practices, and home health and safety topics.

• Provide information as requested to assist with preparation of reports, success stories on program progress and accomplishments for funders, advisory committee, Board and others as necessary

• Complete all data entry in local data system and state data system as well as end of the month paperwork and quarterly reports as part of funder reporting requirements.

Professional Improvement – 5%

• In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.

• Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.

Health and Safety – Applied to all duties and functions

• Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.

• Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.

• Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

EEO/EPO and Policy – Applied to all duties and functions

• Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers and the public.

• Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences.

• Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of OneidaCounty policies, procedures and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.

• Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.

Position Details

This is a full-time (37.5 hrs/week), benefits eligible, non-exempt position with an hourly rate of $20.50/hr. The Family Development Educator will work on-site at the CCE Oneida office in Oriskany, NY.

Paid time off includes 12 Vacation days, 15 Sick days, 4 Personal days, 12 Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays annually. Additional benefits based on eligibility, include:

• 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

• Voluntary New York’s College Savings Program

Please be sure to read the Notice to Applicants found on the Jobs with CCE page:

https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension/join-us/jobs

How To Apply: Applicants (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) must apply online through the APPLY button in this job posting. Current employees of Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County are considered internal applicants and must apply online through their Workday account which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/ . For details on how to apply, visit: https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension/join-us/jobs/apply

Please submit resume, cover letter and references. Consider indicating in your application all information you feel would be helpful for selection committee members to know. Once the application is submitted you will NOT be able to change your submission or add attachments. Be sure that you have followed all directions and requirements listed in the job posting.

No relocation or VISA sponsorship available.

Please contact the HR department, email cce-oneida-hr@cornell.edu

with questions.

https://cceoneida.com

Job Title:

Association Subject Educator I

Level:

004

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Regina Lowder

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 government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

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