SNAP® Case Manager Youth Justice (7368)

Lutheran Services Florida • Fort Myers, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is seeking a dedicated SNAP® Case Manager (Youth Justice) to join their team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day case management and system navigation of the SNAP® program, aiming to make a positive impact on the lives of youth and families. The position involves facilitating curriculum, liaising with community partners, and ensuring timely data reporting.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field.
• 1-3 years’ experience with structured groups and parent education groups is required.
• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) are essential.
• A solid knowledge of the rules of grammar and punctuation are required.
• Basic computer skills that allow for creating Word and Excel documents are required.
• The ability to upload videos to Dropbox and use Video Conferencing Programs like Zoom is required.
• Must have knowledge of methods of compiling.
• Must have knowledge of problem solving techniques.
• Must display professionalism in the day-to-day operations of the office, which includes response to feedback, direction, suggestions, accepting responsibility, working as a team player, volunteering when needed, reporting whereabouts, promoting a cohesive working environment.
• Must also display professionalism in communications and on-going working relationship with outside agencies and organizations.
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
• Adherence to Florida Law including but not limited to statute FS 744 and Chapter 39.
• Must work well independently, as well as get along well with all other staff and outside contacts.
• Accurate, complete and timely submission of all required reports, both internal and external.
• Professionalism in all LSF matters.

Nice To Haves

• community/agency liaison experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Completes staff training as required by SNAP® and agency.
• Completes intake assessments for SNAP® including all required pre and post assessments.
• Responsible for the day-to-day case management and system navigation of SNAP®.
• Follows up on incoming referrals and schedules clients for intakes appointments.
• Monitors youth and family's progress through weekly compliance calls.
• Facilitates SNAP® curriculum within the fidelity of the model.
• Liaises with relevant community outreach responsibilities including, but not limited to community relations with: agencies including schools, community-based agencies, local DCF and DJJ community partners, state attorneys’ offices, and Police Departments to enhance outreach.
• Completes data reporting requirements for intake assessments and ongoing weekly data reporting requirements to all relevant systems in a timely manner (examples include: NETMIS, JJIS, Dropbox, and ASEBA, etc.).
• Ensures weekly materials are prepared and ready for SNAP® groups including handouts, manuals, and all other required items.
• Supports the SNAP® Coordinator with organization of food arrangements as needed.
• Participates in pre-briefing and de-briefing meetings weekly with other SNAP® Team members.
• Participates in weekly consultation calls with the Florida Network.
• Prepares technology that is required for weekly group delivery.
• Utilize a strength-based perspective to help youth and families strengthen and manage the quality of their lives by engaging the family, advocating on their behalf, initiating change agent activities, helping them access supports in the community, teaching problem solving skills, modeling productive behaviors, and assisting in the successful completion of youth and family developmental milestones.
• Works under the supervision of the SNAP® Coordinator and participates in staff meetings as requested.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to Doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level