Utah State University
Job title:
Education Facilitator
Company
Utah State University
Job description
Overview:As part of a 4-year federal grant (Adolescents and Communities Empowered – ACE) to Utah State University, a youth educator will join two other Salt Lake County facilitators in implementing healthy relationship and sexual education programming targeted to at-risk youth. The geographical service area is Salt Lake County. The position is .75 FTE. Excellent University benefits are included. (see ). Continued employment is contingent upon on-going grant funding. Facilitators must have a strong desire to work with youth and promote healthy relationships. Curriculum-based courses will be taught in-person and virtually in partnership with alternative high-schools, behavioral health centers, correctional facilities, and other youth-serving organizations throughout the service area.This position is telework eligible within the state of Utah. Responsibilities:Facilitator will be responsible for all aspects of programming within the geographical areas for grant sponsored projects. A list of major responsibilities includes, but is not limited to:
- Teach teen pregnancy prevention courses, in-person and possibly online
- Recruit and retain community partners; recruit youth participants
- Coordinate food, incentives, and other programmatic supports
- Facilitate local evaluation and data collection
- Maintain programmatic and financial records
- Participate in regular trainings
- Follow Domestic Violence Prevention, Human Subjects, and Performance Measurement protocols
- Establish community partnerships and coordinate with county Extension faculty to support county relationship education initiatives
- Adhere to terms and conditions of the grant proposal and sponsor guidelines
Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:
- 6 years of experience teaching family-life related programming or Bachelor’s degree in family studies, social work, sociology, education, psychology or related field plus two years of experience.
- Experience in planning and delivering family life education
- Experience leading groups and/or teaching youth
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Power Point) and email
- Flexible schedule and ability to teach courses during the day, evenings, and Saturdays
- Reliable transportation to travel (mileage will be reimbursed by the grant)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience collaborating and partnering with community-based, youth-serving organizations
- Experience working professionally with youth
- Proficient in Spanish
- 3+ years of experience teaching or leading groups
- Have a Certified Family Life Education endorsement
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Social skills to effectively interact and network with community members and agencies
- A strong desire to work with youth and promote healthy relationships
- Ability to work well alone and as part of a team
Required Documents:Along with the online application, please attach: * Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
- Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
- Cover letter to be typed/pasted into a text box at the end of your application, addressing each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. Also indicate ability to work in Salt Lake County as the geographical service area.
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.** Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA:Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. This position requires moderate physical effort. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, including lifting up to 50 pounds, walking and standing. College/Department Highlights:The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is home to eight departments and is committed to providing the best learning opportunities and educational research in the state of Utah. Our programs are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence. The college offers clinical services to the community across the human lifespan and provide students with real-world service and research opportunities.The Department of Human Development and Family Studies ( ) is in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services ( ). Departmental degrees offered include:
- BS/BA: Human Development and Family Studies;
- MS: Human Development and Family Studies
- MMFT: Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (non-thesis degree)
- MHDFS: Master of Human Development and Family Studies (non-thesis degree);
- PhD in Human Development and Family Studies. A Gerontology Certificate Program also is administered by the department.
The department has 30 faculty members, over 300 undergraduate majors, and over 80 graduate students.The department is committed to optimizing the lives of individuals, families, and communities through excellence in research, teaching, and extension. Our nationally recognized faculty lead research, instructional, and outreach efforts in the areas of marriage and family relations, human development from infancy to later life, early childhood education, family financial management, and marriage and family therapy. In the last fiscal year, the department generated $9.5M in research, service, and outreach expenditures. Units within the department include the Adele and Dale Young Child Development Laboratory, which provides service for children and families, research, and training pre-professionals; the Dolores Doré Eccles Center for Early Care and Education provides high quality day care services and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children; the Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic (MFT) provides therapy services to individuals, couples, and families; and Housing and Financial Counseling (HFC) services, which provides programs for first time home buyers, reverse mortgages, and debt management. The department is a proud partner of Cooperative Extension at Utah State University. Our faculty provide a variety of evidence-based family life education programs across the state. Signature program areas include stepfamily education, healthy relationships, and parenting.Extension Specialists within the department and college oversee research-based programs around the state. Their relationship education programs include courses for individuals who are single, dating, married, divorced and remarried. Venues include High schools, jails, community agencies, etc. See University Highlights:Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students , including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named in 2023. about USU.The university provides a to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or .About the RegionU.S. News and World Report for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, , is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.*updated 04/2024 Notice of Non-discrimination:In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, , Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, , Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit , or contact:U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481,*updated 09/2023
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Job date
Mon, 29 Jul 2024 07:56:20 GMT
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