Stop-Now-And-Plan (SNAP) Child Worker

Description

The SNAP® (Stop Now and Plan) Model is an award winning approach to serving children and families. It is designed for children ages 6-11 that engage in aggressive, oppositional/defiant behavior and/or have come into contact with the police as a result of their own behavior. SNAP® is an evidence-based, manualized cognitive-behavioral strategy developed by the Child Development Institute (CDI) more than 30 years ago. SNAP® is a juvenile delinquency prevention program that helps children and parents deal effectively with anger by teaching them how to respond in a way that makes their problems smaller, not bigger. With help and practice, children and parents are able to stop, calm down, and generate positive solutions at the “snap of their fingers.” ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Develop positive relationships with children and families that reflect the core values of Auberle and the program. 2) Learn and implement all lessons of the SNAP® Model. 3) Implement trauma-informed approaches to service delivery and agency culture and functioning by working within the Sanctuary Model. 4) Provide a positive role model to children and families. 5) Befriend designated children individually and in groups connecting them to recreational activities or neighborhood groups. SNAP® - Child Worker – PD – January 2021 Page 2 of 2 6) Visit children in school for scheduled observations as needed. 7) Plans and conducts Transformer Clubs according to the SNAP® Children’s group, as assigned. 8) Participate in evaluation and research activities. 9) Work flexible hours related to the treatment plans of children. 10) Attends Team Meetings as scheduled. 11) Assist with transportation of children and families as needed. 12) Complete required reports in a timely manner. 13) Act as a liaison with police, schools and other outside agencies. 14) Complete comprehensive high quality documentation as required within time expectations. 15) Promote the philosophy and mission of Auberle in the provision of all responsibilities. 16) Promote the Continuous Quality Improvement philosophy and maintain all Quality Improvement goals and objectives. 17) Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the cultural diversity of consumers, volunteers, staff, and other stakeholders throughout the provision of services. 18) Assure compliance with Council on Accreditation (COA) Standards, Sanctuary Principles and Values, State Regulations, County Contracts, and Agency Policies and Procedures. 19) Perform such other duties as the CEO or COO may direct. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: 1) A flexible schedule is required and most group work occurs in the evening. 2) Work is performed in an office, in homes and in the community. 3) Requires travel to youth homes and throughout the community. 4) May involve exposure to tobacco smoke, domestic animals, household pests, and other conditions common to domestic environments 5) Contact with staff and non-staff (e.g., client families, referents, staff from other community agencies.) REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1) Possess and communicate a passion for Auberle’s Mission of helping children and families. 2) An innovator, capable of creating or seizing opportunities to improve service effectiveness and client outcomes and build strategic partnerships with other organizations. 3) Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusion and staff development, valuing a diversity of perspectives and encouraging input from all team members. SNAP® - Child Worker – PD – January 2021 Page 3 of 2 4) Excellent interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication skills. 5) Excellence in multi-tasking with a passion for excellence and a work ethic to support it. 6) Proven ability to exercise discretion and maintain client and employee confidentiality. I have read and agree to carry out the above job responsibilities.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:  Requires Bachelor’s degree or enrollment in program to obtain Bachelor’s degree; Requires minimum 1 year of relevant experience working with children, youth or families, 3 years preferred.  Valid Pennsylvania driver’s License  ACT 33/34 and FBI Clearances  Pre-employment drug screening  21 years of age or older  Meets the required Skills and Abilities described herei

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