SNAP® Facilitator Part Time (7432)

Lutheran Services Florida • Fort Myers, FL

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

LSF is seeking a talented SNAP® Facilitator who wants to make an impact in the lives of others. The SNAP® Facilitator is responsible for administering the SNAP® Girls and Boys curriculum to either the parent or child group during the 13-week SNAP group cycle. Facilitator must attend the 5-day core SNAP training and submit mock role-plays for each of the role-plays in the facilitator manual prior to the group cycles of SNAP.

Requirements

• A high school diploma with a minimum 3-5 years of human service experience required
• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) are essential
• A solid knowledge of the rules of grammar and punctuation are required
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals
• Ability to demonstrate active listening, validation and patience in a group session
• 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 data
• 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, and promoting a cohesive working environment
• Must also display professionalism in communications and on-going working relationships with outside agencies and organizations
• Must demonstrates a passion for intervention
• Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education in Social Work or a related field is preferred
• Experience with structured groups, parent education groups, and at-risk children and families is preferred
• Community/agency liaison experience is desired

Responsibilities

• Completes staff training as required by SNAP® and agency
• Facilitates SNAP® curriculum within the fidelity of the model
• Demonstrates a commitment to the SNAP program and SNAP values
• Commits to participating in a minimum of two 13-week group cycles
• Participates in the intake and assessment process, as requested
• 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, arriving at group one hour ahead of time, and staying after group for approximately 30 minutes
• Participates in weekly consultation calls with the Florida Network, as requested
• Facilitates SNAP® in Schools curriculum in 13-week cycles, as assigned
• Utilizes 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
• Demonstrates a passion for intervention
• Reports to SNAP Site Coordinator
• 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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees