NUTRITION EDUCATOR 1

Supplemental Information

Nutrition Educator 1

Paraprofessional

• Pay Scale: SS406
• Position Number: R00102960
• Location: Webster & Claiborne Parish Extension Office, Minden, LA
• Grant funded position.
• Minimum Requirements: No specialized training or experience required.
• Position Details: High School diploma or equivalent required. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance. Must be able to demonstrate basic computer knowledge and effective verbal, written and listening skills. Must be able to transport supplies and equipment (up to 30 lbs.). Will travel daily within the parish(es) assigned and occasional out of the parish for training purposes. May work flexible hours including weekends and/or evenings. Knowledge of the community including living within the assigned parish (currently or previously) and knowledge of social service programs within the community are necessary.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience section of the application. Please list all work experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official application.
• No Civil Service test score required.
• Apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU
• Application Deadline: 4/8/2025 or until suitable candidate is identified.
  
  

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No Specialized Training Or Experience Required.

Job Concepts

Function Of Work

To provide nutritional information and education to program participants.

Level Of Work

Entry.

Supervision Received

Close from supervisory personnel of the agency served.

Supervision Exercised

None.

LOCATION OF WORK:

May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions

Differs from Nutrition Educator 2 by the absence of experienced-level duties.

Examples of Work

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Learns to provide instruction to program participants through games, multi-media, demonstrations, etc. Provides brochures and other information relative to the assigned program.

Teaches, under close supervision, proper methods of food preparation and storage consistent with food safety standards. Food preparation methods may be specific to a certain population depending on the program, such as breastfeeding techniques and baby formula.

Assists in conducting outreach and related activities for an assigned nutritional program, such as EFNEP, Healthy Beginnings, SNAP-ED, WIC, etc. Prepares bulletin boards and distributes information at health units, universities, etc.

Provides program information to community partners and forms relationships to recruit program participants and volunteers.

Takes basic measurements of program participants to track nutritional and health goals.

May also assist in teaching classes on parenting, money management, and other topics as relative to the program.

May accompany higher-level educators on home visits and/or to vendor locations.

Becomes familiar with the assigned program and screens potential participants for program eligibility. Provides basic information about the program such as program guidelines, use of EBT cards, nutrition education, etc.

Maintains program participant information and records in an electronic system. Learns to use the system to schedule appointments, load EBT cards, print resources for participants, etc.

Assists on site visits by documenting stock levels and product pricing.

Maintains supplies for educational purposes, such as visual aids and cooking demonstrations.

Documents lessons, such as resources used and participation counts. May assist in preparing state and federal reports.

May make referrals to other assistance programs as needed.