SNAP® Facilitator Part Time (7460)

Lutheran Services Florida•Fort Myers, FL

13d

About The Position

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant . LSF is looking for a talented Part Time SNAP® Facilitator who wants to make an impact in the lives of others. Purpose and Impact: 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. Essential Functions: 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

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 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.
Demonstrates a passion for intervention

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