Student and Family Support Specialist - Watertown, NY

About this role

This position will serve as the Student and Family Support Specialist for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County in support of the 4-H Afterschool Program. The 4-H afterschool program provides comprehensive youth development opportunities for youth in grades K-12. The Student and Family Support Specialist will be assigned to work in one or more of the following school districts: Watertown City School District, Indian River Central School District, Beaver River Central School District, LaFargeville Central School District, Belleville Henderson Central School District, Carthage Central School District, and Copenhagen Central School District. The Student and Family Support Specialist is integral to building strong connections between students, their families, the school, the afterschool program, and the local community, ensuring holistic support and engagement. This position works closely with the 4-H Afterschool Program Manager, Site Supervisors, Educators and school district staff to identify and meet the needs of students and their families. This position will design and implement family engagement events and activities with the school and community, offer parent education opportunities, and integrate Cornell University research and programming to meet the program objectives/goals. This position will utilize existing program resources and materials in program work and will assist in delivering educational programs as defined. This position will provide individualized support to designated students with special needs or requiring additional assistance during the 4-H Afterschool program. This position ensures students can access and participate fully in classroom activities, maintain focus, and succeed academically and socially in a safe, supportive environment.      IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS: PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING

All applicants must apply online by close of day on September 4 , 2026 . All applicants must submit a complete application online, which includes: cover letter, resume and three (3) references .

All External Applicants  (including applicants currently employed by Cornell Cooperative Extension in Associations other than the Association advertising this career opportunity) must submit his/her application materials via the "APPLY" button located within this job posting.

All Internal Applicants  (current employees working for the Association advertising this career opportunity) must apply online via his/her Workday account, which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/ . 

Please contact Diana Young, Assistant Manager for HR in Afterschool at 315-788-8450 with questions. 

POSITION DETAILS:

This position is a part-time non-exempt position, 30 hours per week. The hourly rate for this position is $20.55. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation, sick and personal leave.

POSITION INFORMATION:

Required Qualifications: • Associate’s Degree or equivalent education (GED/High School Diploma and 1 year of transferable program/functional experience). • Experience relevant to the role of the position. • Valid NYS Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position. • Ability to meet all School Age Child Care (SACC) and Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) licensing requirements (i.e. Tuberculosis Test, physical exam, training requirements). • Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications: • Demonstrated knowledge of subject matter appropriate to area of programming. • Demonstrated ability to facilitate and develop meaningful relationships with parents, community members, organizations, and students. • Demonstrated ability to connect new programming to existing programs and initiatives, as well as have a working knowledge of academics and curriculum to be able to connect programming back to learning environments for students. • Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with volunteers and staff. • Demonstrated ability to organize reference materials for programming purposes. • Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences. • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written and visual means. • Demonstrated ability to utilize computer technologies for educational and communication purposes.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Program Responsibilities:

Program Delivery, Evaluation and Applied Research - 80% • Provide the educational program as defined in the grant application. • Implement family engagement and literacy events, activities and tasks as needed to meet the program objectives and goals. Coordinate events and activities in collaboration with school personnel and community organizations to promote family involvement and academic success. • Implement already-established 4-H Youth Development educational programing and activities in support of family engagement strategies as identified/needed to support the established plan of work. • Provide ongoing family engagement activities regarding best practices working with adults and youth. • Work to foster acceptance of the school community, methods, and policies while addressing community, family and individual needs and considering diverse audiences. • Utilize a variety of delivery methods, including but not limited to phone calls, special events, written communication, workshops, family engagement and literacy events to support parents/caregivers in developing the skills and knowledge needed to support their student’s learning. • Utilize established program resources and materials in providing information and resources to youth and families in the 4-H Afterschool Program.    • Provide individualized assistance to students with special needs or those requiring additional support during the 4-H Afterschool program. • Facilitate s

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