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The Healthy Schenectady Families Supervisor supports improved family health and parenting practices among eligible families in Schenectady County. This role contributes to program planning and management while providing strength-based supervision to assigned staff.

As part of the Healthy Families New York and Healthy Schenectady Families Programs, the Supervisor collaborates with educators and fellow supervisors to promote the well-being of parents, children, and families through evidence-based health education and parenting curricula delivered via home visits and staff oversight. The position also ensures positive, persistent, and individualized outreach to maintain family engagement and support improved outcomes for children, parents, and the community.

Application Instructions

In the My Information section be sure to enter your full name, address, email, and phone number(s).

Include a cover letter, resume and at least three references (at least one who is a current or former supervisor or teacher). To attach documents, under the My Experience section use the Select Files button to search for files or use the Drop Files Here box to drag documents into your application. If you plan to upload more than one document, click the Upload icon for each additional document. Please note, once your application is submitted you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments. If you would like to add or update documents to your online application after submission, please contact Jim McNaughton, Association Lead Human Resources Manager, via e-mail [email protected].

External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) please refer to Applying for a Job with Cornell Cooperative Extension (External Candidate) (https://cals.cornell.edu/cornell-cooperative-extension/join-us/jobs/apply) for additional guidance.

All Internal Applicants: Those who are currently employed by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting must apply online via their employee Workday account, which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/

Apply By

All applications must be received on-line by 11:59 pm on December 8, 2025. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.

Required Qualifications

+ Master’s degree. Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years transferrable relevant experience may substitute for a master’s degree.

+ Experience relevant to the role of the position.

+ Ability to meet the frequent travel requirements associated with the position. A valid NYS driver's license with the ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.

+ Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, and occasional overnight travel.

+ Ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based education to participants.

+ Ability to effectively manage and supervise staff.

+ Technology Skills - Moderate level skills with Microsoft Office suite, database and internet software.

+ Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with staff, community leaders, program participants, and others.

+ Work Environment – In addition to the Working Conditions 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 to perform the essential functions. This position frequently performs in-person home visits within the assigned communities. When not in the field, this position works in a typical “open” office environment with occasional to frequent distractions. This position occasionally lifts, moves, or transports program materials.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Supervisory experience or providing leadership and guidance to others.

+ Ability to speak, read and write proficiently in the Spanish language, or other non-English language as is spoken in the target community.

Position Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Program Responsibilities:

Program Assessment and Development – 15%

+ Assist with program development efforts including by participating in monthly Home Visiting Partnership workgroup meetings and quarterly Community Advisory Committee meetings.

+ Assist in maintaining direct linkage with funders and other partners for program development guidance.

+ Assist in making programmatic changes based on program evaluation outcomes.

Program Delivery, Evaluation and Applied Research – 55%

+ Deliver educational programs to 5–10 families using evidence-based curricula and materials.

+ Observe parent–child interactions during home visits and provide positive, program-aligned feedback.

+ Assist the Supervisor in developing and implementing Family Goal Plans and meeting required education delivery targets.

+ Conduct weekly home visits that taper until the child enters school or Head Start, ensuring alignment with the Healthy Families NY Plan of Work.

+ Use motivational interviewing and provide individualized education and goal planning to support improved birth outcomes, timely preventive care and immunizations, breastfeeding, positive parenting, early literacy, and school-readiness behaviors.

+ Apply skills in assessing parent–child interactions and child development.

+ Provide educational outreach through social/print media, group facilitation, committees, and community meetings.

+ Maintain supportive, professional relationships and communicate effectively on health, wellness, and domestic-violence prevention.

+ Encourage families to establish a primary care provider and understand the importance of preventive care.

+ Assess family functioning and connect families to Extension programs and community resources (e.g., WIC, SNAP-Ed, EFNEP, Head Start).

+ Help evaluate the program and make recommendations for improvements.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Direction and Management – 15%

+ Supervise program staff including hiring, performance, development, and team relations per Association policies.

+ Help ensure positive, team-based employee relations.

+ Monitor and schedule staff time to ensure program needs are met.

+ Assist in solving problems and resolving conflicts.

+ May assist supervisor in planning programs, budgets, staffing, and communications and marketing efforts.

Coordination and Operation – 10%

+ Train and onboard new staff.

+ Maintain participant records and required reports.

+ Complete all program and funder documentation.

+ Coordinate weekly schedules with supervisor.

+ Support public awareness and reporting efforts.

+ Conduct outreach and connect families to community resources.

+ Communicate participant needs to program partners.

+ Build partnerships with community agencies.

+ Ensure participant confidentiality.

+ Attend meetings, manage expenses, and support program operations.

Professional Improvement – 5%

+ In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.

+ Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.

Health and Safety – Applied to all duties and functions

+ Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.

+ Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.

+ Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

Policy – Applied to all duties and functions

+ Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Schenectady County policies, procedures and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.

+ Contribute to the overall success of the organization by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for providing equal program and employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws.

Position Details

This is a full-time, nonexempt position (35 hours/week). Compensation paid at the rate of $28.50 per hour. Excellent benefits, based on eligibility, including:

+ Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal leave

+ Paid Holidays

+ NYS Health Insurance Program (including Dental Insurance)

+ NYS Retirement (NYSERS)

+ Long-Term Disability Insurance

+ Total Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Tax Deferred Annuity Plan

+ Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Voluntary Term Life Insurance

+ Personal Accidental Insurance

+ Legal Plan Insurance

+ Long Term Care Insurance

+ Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance

+ Pet Insurance

+ New York’s College Savings Program

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.

For additional questions please contact Jim McNaughton, Association Lead Human Resources Manager, e-mail [email protected] or phone (518) 765-3503.

https://schenectady.cce.cornell.edu/

Job Title:

Association Subject Educator II

Level:

003

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Jim McNaughton

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

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