CBH Refugee Ambassador Cache County

$31,200 - $31,200/Yr

Utah State University - Logan, UT

Part-time - Entry Level

Logan, UT

Educational Services

About the position

The CBH Refugee Ambassador position at Utah State University (USU) Extension is a part-time role focused on delivering nutrition education and promoting healthy lifestyles among low-income individuals and families, particularly within the refugee community. The ambassador will engage in teaching, community outreach, and program management, ensuring adherence to SNAP-Ed guidelines while fostering partnerships to enhance food access and physical activity opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver established and approved Create Better Health curriculum covering basic nutrition, food safety, food budgeting, and physical activity education to groups eligible for SNAP benefits.
• Conduct face-to-face classes aimed at low-income individuals and families.
• Effectively communicate and engage with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Commit to providing culturally relevant services.
• Work with community partners to enhance healthy food access and physical activity opportunities within the county.
• Ensure the healthy choice is easily accessible for clients.
• Continue employment based on performance, need, and available grant funding.
• Operate under the supervision of a County Extension supervisor.
• Adhere to Create Better Health (SNAP-Ed) policies and procedures.
• Provide accurate and timely reports and evaluation data to the state office.
• Recruit program participants through various channels like personal contact, advertising, social media, and collaborating with agencies like DWS.
• Plan and coordinate with various organizations and agencies, including USU, DWS, WIC, local health departments, senior centers, schools, churches, and community organizations.
• Familiarize clients with available community resources, including DWS, WIC, food banks, Extension programs, etc.
• Facilitate workshops at public events like farmers' markets, county fairs, and other community events.

Requirements

• Familiarity with SNAP procedures and local community food distribution sites is desirable.
• Ability to deliver educational content effectively to diverse audiences.
• Strong communication skills to engage with individuals from various cultural backgrounds.
• Experience in community outreach and partnership development.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with refugee populations.
• Knowledge of local health resources and community organizations.

Benefits

• Hourly wage of $15.00 per hour.
• Part-time flexible schedule (20 hours per week depending on available grant funding).