SNAP® Facilitator - Part Time (8342) at Lutheran Services Florida

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

LSF is looking for 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:

Responsible for administering the SNAP® Fatherhood Initiative Program (FIP) curriculum to either the parent or child group during the 13-week SNAP group cycle. Facilitator must attend the 5-day core SNAP training (2 Day virtual and 3 Day in-person requiring travel) 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.
• 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/or Experience:

• A high school diploma with a minimum 3-5 years of human service experience required.
• A Bachelor’s degree 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.

Communications Skills:

• 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.

Computer Skills:  

• 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.  

Analytic Ability:

• Must have knowledge of methods of compiling data.  Must have knowledge of problem- solving techniques.
• Interpersonal Skills
• 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that are encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Occasional lifting, up to 10 pounds of force occasionally may be required to move objects while performing the duties of this position. Must be willing to service all five counties of Circuit 20. 

Other:

Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs 

Principal 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.

Why work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization. 

Amazing benefits package including:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Teladoc (24/7 access to doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-term disability
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary), AD&D
• Health and dependent care FSA
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match
• Tuition reimbursement

Lutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices. LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.