Company description HealthMPowers mission is to empower healthy habits and transform environments where children live, learn and play. A non-profit 501(C)(3) organization, HealthMPowers was founded in 1999 to promote healthy eating and physical activity in schools using the evidence-based guidelines established by the CDC. Though child obesity is a critical issue in Georgia and the nation at large, there are few organizations providing in-school  services and training to reach this core audience. Job description

Summary/Objective To collaborate with local Middle and High school teams to promote and provide nutrition and physical activity education through lessons and trainings.

Essential Functions

• Schedule and deliver all SNAP-Ed on-site direct services to assigned schools/centers/clubs
• Deliver training for classroom delivery to classroom teachers through model lessons
• Deliver face to face and/or distance learning training for the school teams and provide coaching on best practices for the topic areas in nutrition and physical activity
• Provide civil rights training for any educator or “front-line” staff/volunteers who interact with SNAP-Ed participants
• Ensure proper display of “And Justice for All” poster (version 475B) at all program locations
• Provide all HealthMPowers student, school/center/club and family services.
• Participate as a School Health Team member for assigned schools, offering resources and support as appropriate.
• Provide regular interaction with school staff to support program delivery to students and families. 
• Document work with each school/center/club/community to show progress toward accomplishment of program objectives and adoption of incremental behavior and PSE change.
• Collect sector data as required.
• Provide technical assistance, resources and advice to assist schools achieve their plans for nutrition/physical activity improvement based on their needs assessment results.
• Provide additional interactive training events, resources, and support for families.
• Provide training and activities for Student Health Advocates and adult leader, if requested.
• Assist in conducting tri-annual trainings.
• Provide outstanding service and escalate issues where schools are dissatisfied.
• Provide comprehensive documentation (a portfolio) for work with each school outlining communication, and provision of support for continuous improvement and growth.
• Work closely with local schools’ parent engagement coordinator, Title 1 Coordinator and principal to recruit families and provide nutrition education opportunities for families at school and with at home programming.
• Provide nutrition education and physical activity sessions at school, including mini-lessons and PTA presentations.
• Provide nutrition education and physical activity information for families through field days, family fun nights, curriculum nights, open house and events other than PTA/PTO.
• Share knowledge with HealthMPowers staff for the benefits of our schools
• Collect qualitative information from schools for creating success stories.
• Perform clerical and non-instructional assignments as assigned.
• Ensure program implementation is consistent with HealthMPowers quality standards and evidence based practices
• Lead the set-up, take down and delivery of Body Walk and Assembly programs and related services with participating schools.
• Train volunteers from the school/community to assist with each station in the body walk exhibit.
• Report any maintenance issues regarding the body walk vehicle, exhibit or van to Office Manager to assure that the vehicle is available for all school appointments.
• Communicate with other sector educators as needed
• Maintain accurate travel logs and expenses
• Other duties as assigned.

Travel

Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

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