SNAP® Facilitator Part Time

About the role

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is seeking a talented SNAP® Facilitator who wants to make an impact in the lives of others. The schedule for this role is evening hours that may vary.

Purpose and impact

The SNAP® Facilitator will be responsible for administering the SNAP® 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

Education and experience

• A high school diploma with a minimum 3-5 years of human service experience required
• 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

Skills

• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) are essential
• 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
• Ability to upload videos to Dropbox and use Video Conferencing Programs like Zoom is required
• Knowledge of methods of compiling data
• 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 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

Working conditions

• 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
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Accountabilities

• 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