SNAP® Facilitator Part Time

Lutheran Services Florida • Pensacola, FL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is seeking a talented SNAP® Facilitator to administer the SNAP® 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 participate in a minimum of two 13-week group cycles and assist with intake, assessment, and food arrangements. This position involves weekly pre-briefing and de-briefing meetings, arriving an hour before group and staying 30 minutes after, as well as participating in weekly consultation calls. The facilitator will utilize a strength-based perspective to help youth and families strengthen and manage their lives by engaging the family, advocating on their behalf, initiating change agent activities, helping them access community supports, teaching problem-solving skills, modeling productive behaviors, and assisting in the successful completion of developmental milestones. The role reports to the SNAP® Coordinator and requires participation in staff meetings.

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.
• 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.
• Occasionally required to lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds (e.g., program materials, outreach supplies).
• Visual and auditory ability to read documents, view computer screens, and engage in conversations in a variety of settings.
• Ability to travel locally to outreach or community sites using personal or agency-provided transportation.
• 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 facilitating male structured groups, parent education groups, and at-risk children and families is preferred.
• Community/agency liaison experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Administering the SNAP® 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.
• 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

• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED