Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that values your professional development, offers promotional opportunities, has flexible hours, gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families? If so, read on!
WHO IS YFA?
Youth and Family Alternatives, Inc. (YFA) is a progressive not-for-profit organization of 300+ staff who are dedicated to working in partnership with communities and families to create a safe, nurturing environment for children and to lead the way in building a bridge for children to have a stable and loving family. Established in 1970, YFA has been around for over 50 years, with services spanning seven counties across 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. If these values appeal to you and you would like to invest your time, energy, and talent in a cause that can make a difference in a child and family's future, then we may have a place for you on our team!
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- 14 Days of PTO, incrementally increasing annually
- 13 Paid holidays
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with match after 12 months
- Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Continuous training and professional development opportunities
- An opportunity to make the world a better place!
This is a management position responsible for the supervision and coordination of quality services and staff of a SNAP® case management team focused on the provision of case management services in the SNAP® BOYS and GIRLS program.
Essential Functions:
- Hires, supervises, disciplines and terminates staff in the SNAP® BOYS and GIRLS program;
- Develops and ensures the implementation of an annual SNAP® work plan; participates in long term planning;
- Maintains regular communication with designated Florida Network Staff for program consultation and fidelity adherence monitoring for the SNAP® program;
- Completes SNAP® Facilitator Training and all other required trainings;
- Facilitates SNAP® Groups and completes fidelity adherence checklist for weekly groups;
- Responsible for coordinating with schools in order to be able to deliver the SNAP® in Schools curriculum in 13-week cycles;
- Ensures that team pre and de-briefing meetings occur for each group session with all SNAP® Team member facilitation groups;
- Is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the SNAP® BOYS and GIRLS and ensures the day-to-day operation of Program;
- Ensures all data and/or videos are entered within three (3) business days into NETMIS, JJIS, ASEBA, and Dropbox;
- Oversees all client files are complete, accurate and comprehensive with updated information recorded in a timely manner;
- Willingness to work nontraditional business hours including evenings when Groups are scheduled;
- Ensures through the supervision of the staff responsible for volunteer coordination the selection, supervision and evaluation of volunteers;
- Liaises with relevant community agencies and maintains ongoing contact with Law Enforcement Agencies, Child Welfare Agencies, School Boards and other relevant stakeholders;
- Submits monthly invoice documents as required; monitors professional quality and maintenance of record keeping consistent with regulation and agency policies
- Other duties as needed and/or assigned
***THESE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMPLETE STATEMENT OF ALL DUTIES PERFORMED. EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM OTHER JOB RELATED MARGINAL DUTIES AS REQUIRED***
Specific job responsibilities and goals include but are not limited to:
- Oversee and direct the client data collection, assessments, and reporting processes, ensuring that SNAP® services are delivered as designed and outcome measures defined by the program are accomplished.
- Coordinates team schedules ensuring that clients have access to case management and other staff as appropriate.
- Attends weekly scheduled call with Network staff to ensure fidelity and prepare facilitators for weekly group facilitation, family dynamics/challenges, discuss any programmatic issues, etc., prepared to ask questions and discuss any group issues and prepare for the next group session. IF not present, sending an e-mail with questions in lieu of being available for consultation over the phone.
- Handles low level crises calls and situations, informing and engaging chain-of-command as necessary and appropriate and ensuring Make-Up session in accordance with Program guidelines when absence occurs.
- Communicates with agency staff involved with invoicing so that invoices can be submitted accurately and timely to the Florida Network within the first 5 working days of the month.
- Provides, as needed and assigned, direct services to program, children and families.
- Participates in community groups, meetings and trainings related to program issues YFA is involved in at the direction of Program Director and Assistant Program Director.
- Maintains professional certification by participating in continuing education process.
- Must understand and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural, community, family and child needs.
- Completes other tasks or special projects as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or leadership.
- Trained and authorized to access protected health information.
Requirements
Education & Experience: A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a relevant human service degree required, a Master's degree is preferred with a minimum of 5 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: social services, juvenile justice, court-involved youth/families, program management or administration, program monitoring.
Communication Skills: Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) are essential. A solid knowledge of the rules of grammar and punctuation are required.
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. 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, promoting a cohesive working environment. Must also display professionalism in communications and on-going working relationship with outside agencies and organizations.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an encounter 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.