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Community Assistant II
Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Healthcare-Physician Assistant
Specialty
Public/Community Health
Location
Hybrid remote in New Brunswick, New Jersey, New Jersey, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/11/24
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Community Assistant II
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department
SEBS-EFNEP
Overview
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21 undergraduate majors, including plant and animal sciences, microbiology, biotechnology, agriculture and food systems, landscape architecture, food and nutritional sciences, ecology and evolution, marine science and oceanography, environmental sciences and meteorology, human ecology, entomology, and environmental economics.
In addition to instruction in the classroom, field, and laboratory, our students have opportunities for experiential learning on and off campus, including a growing emphasis on international experiences through short- and long-term study abroad. Students also have access to a robust program of applied research and outreach hosted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station laboratories, farms, business incubators, and marine stations throughout the state.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Community Assistant II for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (EFNEP). Reporting to the Program Associate I, SPVR, the Community Assistant (CA) teaches research-based, behaviorally focused nutrition classes to both adult and youth limited-resource participants in Middlesex County. The goal of the education provided is to help program participants improve their food security, dietary quality, physical activity, and food safety behaviors. The CA supports volunteers and program staff who assist in the delivery of educational outreach. The successful candidate must maintain a professional demeanor and confidentiality at all times.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Teaches limited-resource target audiences according to specific program qualifications and guidelines. Uses pre-approved lessons and/or curricula, while maintaining a professional demeanor and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Accurately and neatly completes assigned paperwork in a timely fashion.
Maximizes collaboration among cooperating agency staff, select class participants, and volunteers.
Other duties as assigned.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at
https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.
FLSA
Nonexempt
Grade
09
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
33859.000
Annual Mid Range Salary
39404.000
Annual Maximum Salary
44949.000
Standard Hours
35.00
Union Description
URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
PERS
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED.
Certifications/Licenses
Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands; a valid drivers license would be required for this position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to read and write in English.
Self-starter.
Excellent time management skills.
Strong organizational skills.
A team player with a demonstrated ability to respectfully interact with colleagues and supervisors fromdiverse and varied backgrounds.
Willingness to accept direction and perform duties within programmatic constraints.
Willingness to improve educational level.
Expressed willingness to work with people (i.e., youth, adults, and seniors, as specified in job description).
Understanding of the importance of keeping information given by participating families confidential.
Strong familiarity with the community in which he/she will work.
Willingness to learn and to work under and accept direction.
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse, limited-resource audience.
Bilingual in Spanish.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Will use Microsoft Office products (Outlook (email), and possibly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as needed); may be asked to assist with data/information from nutrition classes in WebNEERS (a government supplied reporting system) and/or internal department data systems
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Ability to carry up to 35 pounds of demonstration supplies, presentation equipment, and class materials.
Special Conditions
Willingness to work nights and weekends.
Cleared background check.
Valid NJ Drivers License.
Willingness to use personal vehicle to travel to various worksites throughout the projects service area.
Clean driving record.
Posting Details
Posting Number
23ST0226
Posting Open Date
02/02/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
Douglass (RU-New Brunswick)
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
Location Details
26 Nichol Ave., Davison Hall, New Brunswick, NJ
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidates offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Community Assistant II
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support
Department
SEBS-EFNEP
Overview
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, located on the George H. Cook Campus, is one of the largest schools of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. We pursue excellence in research, teaching, and outreach in areas of study that address the biological spectrum from molecules to ecosystems. Our emphasis is on both the fundamental sciences and the social and human dimensions. We offer 21 undergraduate majors, including plant and animal sciences, microbiology, biotechnology, agriculture and food systems, landscape architecture, food and nutritional sciences, ecology and evolution, marine science and oceanography, environmental sciences and meteorology, human ecology, entomology, and environmental economics.
In addition to instruction in the classroom, field, and laboratory, our students have opportunities for experiential learning on and off campus, including a growing emphasis on international experiences through short- and long-term study abroad. Students also have access to a robust program of applied research and outreach hosted by the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station laboratories, farms, business incubators, and marine stations throughout the state.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Community Assistant II for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (EFNEP). Reporting to the Program Associate I, SPVR, the Community Assistant (CA) teaches research-based, behaviorally focused nutrition classes to both adult and youth limited-resource participants in Middlesex County. The goal of the education provided is to help program participants improve their food security, dietary quality, physical activity, and food safety behaviors. The CA supports volunteers and program staff who assist in the delivery of educational outreach. The successful candidate must maintain a professional demeanor and confidentiality at all times.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Teaches limited-resource target audiences according to specific program qualifications and guidelines. Uses pre-approved lessons and/or curricula, while maintaining a professional demeanor and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Accurately and neatly completes assigned paperwork in a timely fashion.
Maximizes collaboration among cooperating agency staff, select class participants, and volunteers.
Other duties as assigned.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at
https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.
FLSA
Nonexempt
Grade
09
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
33859.000
Annual Mid Range Salary
39404.000
Annual Maximum Salary
44949.000
Standard Hours
35.00
Union Description
URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
PERS
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED.
Certifications/Licenses
Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands; a valid drivers license would be required for this position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to read and write in English.
Self-starter.
Excellent time management skills.
Strong organizational skills.
A team player with a demonstrated ability to respectfully interact with colleagues and supervisors fromdiverse and varied backgrounds.
Willingness to accept direction and perform duties within programmatic constraints.
Willingness to improve educational level.
Expressed willingness to work with people (i.e., youth, adults, and seniors, as specified in job description).
Understanding of the importance of keeping information given by participating families confidential.
Strong familiarity with the community in which he/she will work.
Willingness to learn and to work under and accept direction.
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse, limited-resource audience.
Bilingual in Spanish.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Will use Microsoft Office products (Outlook (email), and possibly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as needed); may be asked to assist with data/information from nutrition classes in WebNEERS (a government supplied reporting system) and/or internal department data systems
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Ability to carry up to 35 pounds of demonstration supplies, presentation equipment, and class materials.
Special Conditions
Willingness to work nights and weekends.
Cleared background check.
Valid NJ Drivers License.
Willingness to use personal vehicle to travel to various worksites throughout the projects service area.
Clean driving record.
Posting Details
Posting Number
23ST0226
Posting Open Date
02/02/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
Douglass (RU-New Brunswick)
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
Location Details
26 Nichol Ave., Davison Hall, New Brunswick, NJ
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidates offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.