| Name of Organization: | NY FarmNet |
| Job Title: | Farm Family Consultant |
| Part-time or Full-time: | Part-time |
| Job Location: | Multiple locations in Western NY |
| Start Date: | Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2020 |
| Job Description: | New York FarmNet supports farm families and agricultural businesses by providing financial and personal consulting to improve the farm business and family communications. 1) Provide Timely Response to phone messages or e-mails so cases can be assigned appropriately. The family is to be contacted by phone within 24 hours of the case assignment so as to obtain preliminary information and arrange for face-to-face meeting as deemed necessary by the consultant. 2) Provide Farm Family Consultation by making an initial assessment; assisting in identifying problems; guiding to identify and prioritize solutions based on needs; and assisting in developing and enacting an “Action Plan”. Skills required include active listening, motivational interviewing, and needs/problem assessment. 3) Facilitate Networking with appropriate local agencies and resources that can assist the family in carrying out their alternative solutions and decisions. Including but not limited to the FarmNet office, Cooperative Extension, County Mental Health Offices, Primary Care Physicians, Department of Social Services, local Counseling agencies, etc. 4) Maintain Records of Services Provided by obtaining a signed Consent Form (as provided by the FarmNet office) from the farm family on the first visit. Anyone over the age of 18 who is working with the consultant must sign the form. In the case of long-term cases, or re-opened cases, this form must be updated annually. Timely and accurately detailed case notes must be entered into the FarmNet data base after each meeting with a client, as well as other data as required. 5) Training and Professional Development, is provided by FarmNet as three in-service training sessions a year - generally in March, July, and November. Consultants are required to attend these sessions. Consultants are also expected to seek out and participate in professional development opportunities related to their responsibilities, with consultation and approval of NY FarmNet office staff. 6) Outreach. Consultants may be offered opportunities to provide program outreach - such as hosting a booth at a farm show, making a brief program presentation at a local agency or business, or collaborating with agri-service providers on making a workshop presentation. Support and Supervision is provided by the NY FarmNet office staff. Consultants are encouraged to contact the office and other consultants when assistance and/or information is needed. Consultants are encouraged to make use of the extensive FarmNet resource library. Direct supervision is provided by the Executive Director of FarmNet. Duration of Appointment is an annual reappointment on July 1 based on job performance approval and funding availability. |
| Required Qualifications: | The family consultant position requires an MSW, LCSW, masters in counseling, or equivalent degree/certification. Significant, successful experience working with clients on communications skills, interpersonal relationships, goal setting, and/or addiction, family, and mental health counseling. Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and ability to learn data entry into the FarmNet database are also required. Strong communication skills are critical for success in this position. A valid driver’s license and ability to travel are required. |
| Rate of Pay: | $28.50/hour |
| How to Apply: | https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CornellCareerPage/job/New-York-State-Other/NY-FarmNet-Farm-Family-Consultant_WDR-00016569-1 Or contact Executive Director Ed Staehr at 607-255-4121 or aes6@cornell.edu |
| Contact: | Ed Staehr, 607-255-4121 or aes6@cornell.edu |
| Website: | http://www.nyfarmnet.org |
