Nutrition Program Assistant - EFNEP
8 days ago
Sikeston
Job Description PURPOSE: Educate/ teach clients on healthy eating and nutrition. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Instructs clients in nutrition education., • Engages in recruitment of clients such as those with limited-resource, youth, families with children, pregnant women, and grandparents raising grandchildren., • Coordinates with collaborating agencies to extend program outreach to eligible clients., • Recruits, trains, and utilizes volunteers to assign in program marketing, data collection, program delivery, reporting to national database., • Participates in health fairs and other community events. The Nutritionist Assistant is also required to work directly with the extension specialist and participate in community outreach to promote/encourage program involvement for eligible clients and complete required training and developmental opportunities as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: • High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate degree related to health education is preferred., • Knowledge of community and social service programs for limited resource families., • Valid driver's license., • Reliable personal transportation with liability insurance in effect is required and maintained throughout employment., • Ability to travel throughout service area., • May require extensive standing or walking.