NUTRITION EDUCATOR 1Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4663207) NUTRITION EDUCATOR 1Salary $2,123.00 - $3,822.00 MonthlyLocation Lafayette, LAJob TypeClassifiedJob NumberR00098977DepartmentLSU Agricultural CenterOpening Date09/18/2024Closing Date10/1/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Supplemental InformationNutrition Educator 1ParaprofessionalRe-advertisement
Pay Scale: SS406
Position Number: R00098977
Location: Lafayette Parish Extension Office, Lafayette, LA
Grant funded position.
Minimum Requirements: No specialized training or experience required.
Position Details: High School diploma or equivalent required. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance. Must be able to demonstrate basic computer knowledge and effective verbal, written and listening skills. Must be able to transport supplies and equipment (up to 30 lbs.). Will travel daily within the parish(es) assigned and occasional out of the parish for training purposes. May work flexible hours including weekends and/or evenings. Knowledge of the community including living within the assigned parish (currently or previously) and knowledge of social service programs within the community are necessary.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience section of the application. Please list all work experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official application.
No Civil Service test score required.
Apply online athttps://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU
Application Deadline: 10/1/2024 or until suitable candidate is identified.
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:No specialized training or experience required.Job ConceptsFUNCTION OF WORK:To provide nutritional information and education to program participants.LEVEL OF WORK:Entry.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Close from supervisory personnel of the agency served.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:None.LOCATION OF WORK:May be used by all state agencies.JOB DISTINCTIONS:Differs from Nutrition Educator 2 by the absence of experienced-level duties.Examples of WorkEXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.Learns to provide instruction to program participants through games, multi-media, demonstrations, etc. Provides brochures and other information relative to the assigned program.Teaches, under close supervision, proper methods of food preparation and storage consistent with food safety standards. Food preparation methods may be specific to a certain population depending on the program, such as breastfeeding techniques and baby formula.Assists in conducting outreach and related activities for an assigned nutritional program, such as EFNEP, Healthy Beginnings, SNAP-ED, WIC, etc. Prepares bulletin boards and distributes information at health units, universities, etc.Provides program information to community partners and forms relationships to recruit program participants and volunteers.Takes basic measurements of program participants to track nutritional and health goals.May also assist in teaching classes on parenting, money management, and other topics as relative to the program. May accompany higher-level educators on home visits and/or to vendor locations.Becomes familiar with the assigned program and screens potential participants for program eligibility. Provides basic information about the program such as program guidelines, use of EBT cards, nutrition education, etc.Maintains program participant information and records in an electronic system. Learns to use the system to schedule appointments, load EBT cards, print resources for participants, etc.Assists on site visits by documenting stock levels and product pricing.Maintains supplies for educational purposes, such as visual aids and cooking demonstrations.Documents lessons, such as resources used and participation counts. May assist in preparing state and federal reports.May make referrals to other assistance programs as needed.Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspxHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/YourRetirementSystem.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
AgencyState of LouisianaAddressFor agency contact information, please refer tothe supplemental information above.Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802Phone(866) 783-5462Websitehttp://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfmPlease verify your email addressVerify Email
