What are the responsibilities and job description for the 4-H Program Assistant position at Forsyth County, GA?
Position Information
The purpose of this classification is to assist in delivering 4-H curriculum and youth development programming to local youth through in-school classes and after-school special interest programs.
Schedule: 29 hours per week, variable
Salary: $18.50 Hourly
Please apply at: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/412309
Job Summary
Conducts in-school classes (4-H club meetings) and deliver prepared curriculum that meets Georgia Professional Standards guidelines.
Incorporates the results of program evaluations and feedback in planning future programs and techniques used in implementing programs under the direction of the County Extension Coordinator.
Assists 4-H students prepare for competitive events such as Project Achievement, judging teams, quiz bowls, etc.
Transports or arranges transportation of 4-H students to various district and state events.
Provides leadership for youth at competitive and other important 4-H events.
Identifies, recruits, trains, and helps supervise 4-H adult volunteers in planning, teaching, and evaluating County Extension 4-H programs.
Assists interested adult volunteers in the successful completion of the 4-H Chaperone Training.
Makes accurate and timely reports to appropriate clientele and stakeholders.
Assists Extension staff with day-to-day operations of the County Extension Office as assigned.
Evening meetings, weekend work, and attendance at out-of-county meetings will be required.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED
Ability to successfully complete background screening requirements
A valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle for official duty travel are required.
Strong communication skills and experience interacting with diverse groups of people
Ability to lead groups effectively, including ability to speak clearly and with sufficient volume to be heard without amplification
Proficient in typing, filing, and computer skills such as Windows and Microsoft Office
Ability to learn about all the services and resources available to county Extension clientele
Ability to assist county clientele in accessing Extension services and resources
Some degree of physical activity is required to conduct programs (e.g. setting up and cleaning up from programs, handling animals, carrying and preparing demonstration materials, setting up audio-video equipment).
Personal Leave Accrual
Personal leave shall be accrued as follows:
0 - 4 Years - 20 days per year - 6.16 hours per pay period
5 - 14 Years - 25 days per year - 7.70 hours per pay period
15 Years - 30 days per year - 9.24 hours per pay period
Observed Holidays
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).
Medical Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.
- Aetna Choice POS II - $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)
- Aetna Choice POS II - $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible
Dental Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Delta Dental:
- Base $1,000 Plan
- Buy-Up $1,500 Plan
Vision Insurance
The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by Aetna and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.
Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.
Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term
100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.
Short Term Disability – 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.
Long Term Disability – 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).
Additional Life Insurance and AD&D
Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.
Retirement Plan (401K)
Fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.
Six Months through One Year of County Service
Forsyth County matches your contributions, dollar for dollar, up to 5% of your pay. That’s a 100% return on the first 5% of pay you save.
Years One through Five
Forsyth County “seeds” your account with 5% of your pay each year, and matches 100% of what you contribute, up to 5% of your pay.
Years 5 through 10
The County continues its automatic “seed” contribution of 5% of pay, matches up to the first 5% of pay that you contribute, then adds a 50% match up to the next 5%.
After 10 Years of Service
You continue to receive a 100% County match on the first 5% of pay you contribute, and 50% on the next 5% of pay you save. But now, the automatic contribution the County makes to “seed” your account each year increases to 7.5% of your pay.
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