HDR Extension Educator

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Outreach Specialist Job Summary: This position will support people across the lifespan by delivering and evaluating educational program s and r esources related to aging , family care giving, and end-of-life programming . It will foster community readiness and capacity to support older adults and family caregivers by building and strengthening coalitions and leading networks of professionals to engage in policy, systems, and environment efforts to create ag e and caregiver-friendly environments. This position will also be engaged with research-based community education programs and resources that strengthen parent knowledge and skills and provide training to family-serving professionals, including the early care and education workforce . The successful candidate will be tasked with maintaining collaborative relationship s that have been built with local ag encies that serve older adults and family caregivers . As part of our Institute, the Educator will engage in research with state specialists on campus and other Educators across Wisconsin. Learn more about our work at: https://extension.wisc.edu/family . This position provides a flexible work schedule, great benefits, and thoughtful, passionate colleagues within Sheboygan County and across Wisconsin. If you are looking for a career t hat makes a positive impact on individuals, families, and communities, please consider joining our team! County Location The main office for this position is located in Sheboygan, WI and the primary programming focus is Sheboygan County; however, some programming may also be conducted over a broader geographical area. In Person It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Evening/Weekend Work This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served. Travel Expectations It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Read more about UW-Madison Driver Authorization. Applicants are required to: Have a valid drivers license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel, and/or comply with requirements for UW-Madison vehicle use authorization. Key Job Responsibilities: Researches, develops, and facilitates outreach program content and materials Delivers outreach program content and materials to community members Schedules and secures resources and communicates logistics in support of an outreach program Identifies, promotes, and maintains external partnerships to support the outreach program Leads the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures through oversight of day-to-day activities for program staff and student and community volunteers May assist with the monitoring of outreach program budget spending Communicate plans, activities and achievements to Area Extension Director, Program Managers, partners and relevant stakeholders Develops and evaluates curriculum and programs and provides recommendations for improvement Department: Division of Extension, Human Development & Relationships Institute is hiring for a Human Development & Relationships Educator. About Extension Extension embodies the Wisconsin Idea by developing and connecting the research and educational resources of UW-Madison with residents and communities to address local, statewide, and national issues. We teach, learn, lead and serve, transforming lives and communities. About the Institute The Extension Institute of Human Development & Relationships provides the tools Wisconsinites need to thrive as well-rounded, capable individuals and families. We support families in caring for each other in ways that foster growth and understanding. Our programs promote aging-friendly environments, coach effective parents, empower families to become more financially aware, and help families to thrive.

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