SNAP Case Manager

Description

WHY WORK AT YFA?

We tackle some of the world's toughest problems. Our employees are an incredible group of compassionate, committed individuals, drawn by the opportunity to make a difference. Year over year, our employees report they are proud to work here and are willing to go above and beyond in service of our mission to create a safe, nurturing environment for children.

Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc. (YFA) was founded in 1970. Our purpose and role is to serve children and families in crisis, providing programs that encourage healing, restoration, and success for those we serve. This is why “Family” is our middle name! Our hardworking 350 team members work in partnership with communities and families, providing a full range of services across the state of Florida.

No matter the role, we believe every team member at YFA has a critical role in supporting our children and our communities and we constantly strive to ensure a positive, purpose-driven, dynamic work environment for you to learn, grow and meet your fullest potential.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Stop Now and Plan Program serves children ages 6-11 years old who are experiencing impulse and emotional control issues. This program helps children, and their parents learn how to effectively manage emotions, maintain consistency, and keep problems or behaviors from escalating. This program is a 13-week program that meets weekly. The Stop Now and Plan facilitator is responsible for administering the Stop Now and Plan curriculum to the parent or child group. To learn more about this program, you can visit the website: www.stopnowandplan.com.

• Completes intake, pre, and post assessments
• Follows up on incoming referrals and schedules clients for intake appointments
• Monitors youth and family’s progress through weekly compliance calls
• Facilitates SNAP® curriculum within the fidelity of the model
• Liaises with relevant community agencies to include schools, community-based agencies, and Police Departments to enhance outreach
• Completes data reporting requirements for intake assessments
• Ensures weekly materials are prepared and ready for SNAP® groups including handouts, manuals, and all other required items
• Supports the SNAP® Coordinator with organization of food arrangements as needed
• Participants in pre-briefing and de-briefing meetings weekly with other SNAP® Team members
• Participates in weekly consultation calls with the Florida Network
• Facilitates SNAP® in Schools curriculum in 13-week cycles as assigned
• Prepares technology that is required for weekly group delivery
• help youth and families strengthen and manage the quality of their lives through engagement, advocation, initiate change agent activities, provide community support, teach problem solving skills, model productive behaviors, and assist in the successful completion of youth and family development milestones

Training:

• The facilitator must attend the 5-day core SNAP training once hired. In addition, before group begins, the facilitator will assist in completing a pre-brief and debrief before and after each group, meeting with the families if they are to need further assistance with the curriculum.

Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in social work is (preferred)
• High School diploma with a minimum 3-5 years' service experience (required)
• Experience with structured groups and parent education groups (preferred)
• Community/agency liaison experience (preferred)

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

At YFA, we are as dedicated to our team members as we are to our mission! YFA provides:

• 13 Days of PTO, Incrementally Increasing Annually
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 5 Days Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Legal Services
• ID Monitoring
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with match after 12 months
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities

And of course, an opportunity to make the world a better place!

Youth and Family Alternatives is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We adhere to the principles of affirmative action and strictly prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on these protected characteristics.

Youth and Family Alternatives complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other privileges of employment.

Youth and Family Alternatives is committed to promoting a healthy and safe work environment, which is why we always maintain a smoke-free workplace. All forms of tobacco or vaping products of any kind at any time on our premises. Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas, as well as outdoor spaces. Individuals must leave our campus, which includes our parking lots and other public areas, to smoke, vape, or use smokeless tobacco.