About the Position:

This position will serve as the Youth and Family Support Specialist for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County in support of the New York State Learning and Enrichment After-School Program Supports (LEAPS) grant funded program. The LEAPS afterschool program provides comprehensive youth development opportunities. The Youth and Family Support Specialist will be assigned to work in one of the following school districts: grades K-5 in the Indian River Central School District (IRCSD) or grades K-4 in the Watertown City School District (WCSD).  The Youth 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.