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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWSU Extension - Program Assistant - YIPPEE JEFFERSON COUNTY Job Description Job Title: Program Assistant-YIPPEE Department: Cooperative Extension Reports To: Cooperative Extension Chairman/Agent FLSA Exempt(Y/N): No Union: UFCW BBP: No Salary Level: Grade 20 Location: Cooperative Extension Office Approved By: Human Resources Manager Approved Date: SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Group Leader Supervisor, deliver the integrated education/recreation components of the YIPPEE summer enrichment program for Jefferson County youth. This program will include one week of intensive training followed by six weeks of service to youths in a project oriented, interactive environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Key components of the program are hands-on education, life-long recreation skills, and community service learning. Specific responsibilities include: Assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing hands-on education, life-long recreation skills, community service learning, and special program activities. Assist in record keeping. Supervise and lead indoor/outdoor activities, arts and crafts, special e vents, and trips for youth ages 10 to 14. Attend all required staff meetings and training sessions. Help complete all team responsibilities including cleanup activities. Make sure equipment and supplies are properly cared for and stored. Keep program supervisors informed as to program status, attendance, and relationships between youths, parents, and fellow employees. Encourage youths to participate in all program activities,actively involving and working with them to ensure a fun and positive experience. Consistently present yourself as a positive role model to all program participants and exhibit positive work habits. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Act as an alternate supervisor in absence of the Group Leader Supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE One year of higher education. Currently enrolled in or just graduated from a college or university. Jefferson County Job Description: WSU Extension,Program Assistant-YIPPEE Page 2 of 2 LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to express ideas and directions clearly and concisely. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts. REASONING ABILTIY Ability to define problems,collect data,establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. CERTIFICATES,LICENSES,REGISTRATIONS CPR/First Aid required prior to start of training.NOTE: CPR/First Aid training may be provided during staff training. OTHER KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of basic program planning and execution. Willingness to work cooperatively within a community based,team teaching framework. Willingness to supervise and encourage the growth of high school student aides from diverse backgrounds. Genuine desire to provide service to young people from diverse backgrounds required. Ability to maintain a harmonious relationship with other employees and the public. Ability to work with others as a"team player." Positive attitude and high motivation. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job,the employee is regularly required to use their hand and fingers and to be able to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms,and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop,kneel,crouch,or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,color vision, peripheral vision,depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a recreation setting,both inside and outdoors.The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.