Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number |
S13083P |
Working Title |
Appling County SNAP-Ed Program Assistant |
Department |
CAES-Southeast District CES |
About the University of Georgia |
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UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. |
About the College/Unit/Department |
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College/Unit/Department website |
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Posting Type |
External |
Retirement Plan |
TRS |
Employment Type |
Employee |
Benefits Eligibility |
Benefits Eligible |
Full/Part time |
Full Time |
Work Schedule |
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Additional Schedule Information |
8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work required. |
Advertised Salary |
$36,000 |
Posting Date |
01/08/2025 |
Open until filled |
Yes |
Closing Date |
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Proposed Starting Date |
03/02/2025 |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
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Location of Vacancy |
SE District |
EEO Policy Statement |
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Additionally,
USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. |
Position Information
Classification Title |
Public Service Paraprofessional/Professional |
FLSA |
Non-Exempt |
FTE |
1.00 |
Minimum Qualifications |
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications. |
Preferred Qualifications |
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Position Summary |
The County Extension
SNAP-Ed Program Assistant is a para-professional who works with County Extension Agents to deliver the
SNAP-Ed programming in their assigned geographic area(s) and performs duties necessary to assist the county extension agents in the day-to-day conduct of programs. This employee works cooperatively with all Extension faculty and staff where applicable and is administratively responsible to the County Extension Coordinator and the District Extension Director and programmatically responsible to an assigned County Extension
FACS Agent. |
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
- Ability to relate effectively with limited resources to adults, youth and families.
- Skills in informal teaching environments at sites where limited resources for individuals are located
- Strong communication skills and experience interacting with diverse groups of people
- Ability to lead groups effectively
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Physical Demands |
- Some degree of physical activity, including lifting, to conduct programs (e.g., handling animals, supplies and demonstration materials, audio/visual equipment, etc.).
- Some standing and/or sitting for various lengths of time.
- Working in various seasonal weather conditions for outside activities.
- Driving as needed to perform job duties.
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Is driving a responsibility of this position? |
Yes |
Is this a Position of Trust? |
Yes |
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? |
No |
Does this position require a P-Card? |
No |
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? |
No |
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? |
Yes |
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) |
No |
Credit and P-Card policy |
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the
UGA Credit Background Check website. |
Background Investigation Policy |
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the
UGA Background Check website. |
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities |
- Responsible for paraprofessional work under the supervision and direction of County Extension Agents/Supervisors.
- Plans, organizes, schedules, and conducts nutrition and food safety classes for limited-resource clients, including youth and adults with children.
- Assists the county agent/supervisor in providing the information requested by clients and exhibit qualities of independent judgment.
- Assist with organizing, conducting, and assisting in the evaluation of nutrition education programs for low-income adults and youth.
- Support the work of staff members to ensure that program goals are met and resources are used effectively.
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Percentage of time |
60 |
Duties/Responsibilities |
- Recruit potential program participants.
- Train and coordinate volunteers to assist with activities.
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Percentage of time |
20 |
Duties/Responsibilities |
- Participate in in-service staff development.
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Percentage of time |
10 |
Duties/Responsibilities |
- Assist with Extension / SNAP-Ed events in county.
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Percentage of time |
10 |
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