SNAP® Facilitator Part Time

Lutheran Services Florida • Pensacola, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is seeking a talented SNAP® Facilitator to administer the SNAP® Boys curriculum to parent or child groups during a 13-week cycle. The role requires attending core SNAP training, submitting mock role-plays, and demonstrating a commitment to the SNAP program and its values. The facilitator will engage in intake and assessment, support food arrangements, and participate in weekly pre-briefing and de-briefing meetings. The position also involves facilitating SNAP in Schools curriculum, utilizing a strength-based perspective to help youth and families, and working under the supervision of the SNAP® Coordinator. The schedule includes evening hours that may vary.

Requirements

• A high school diploma.
• A minimum 3-5 years of human service experience.
• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written).
• Solid knowledge of the rules of grammar and punctuation.
• 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.
• Ability to upload videos to Dropbox and use Video Conferencing Programs like Zoom.
• Knowledge of methods of compiling data.
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.
• 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.
• Display professionalism in communications and on-going working relationships with outside agencies and organizations.
• Demonstrates a passion for intervention.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position (e.g., at a desk or computer) for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move about the office or service site to access files, office equipment, and meet with clients or staff.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for computer work, paperwork, and data entry.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Visual and auditory ability to read documents, view computer screens, and engage in conversations in a variety of settings.
• 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.
• Experience with facilitating male structured groups.
• Experience with parent education groups.
• Experience with at-risk children and families.
• Community/agency liaison experience.

Responsibilities

• Administering the SNAP® Boys curriculum to either the parent or child group during the 13-week SNAP group cycle.
• Attending the 5-day core SNAP training and submitting mock role-plays for each of the role-plays in the facilitator manual prior to the group cycles of SNAP.
• Completing staff training as required by SNAP® and agency.
• Facilitating SNAP® curriculum within the fidelity of the model.
• Demonstrating a commitment to the SNAP program and SNAP values.
• Committing to participating in a minimum of two 13-week group cycles.
• Participating in the intake and assessment process, as requested.
• Supporting the SNAP® Coordinator with organization of food arrangements, as needed.
• Participating 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.
• Participating in weekly consultation calls with the Florida Network, as requested.
• Facilitating SNAP® in Schools curriculum in 13-week cycles, as assigned.
• Utilizing 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.
• Demonstrating a passion for intervention.
• Reporting to SNAP Site Coordinator.
• Working well independently, as well as getting 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

• Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need.
• Growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED