Child Worker - SNAP

Auberle; McKeesport (Allegheny County); In loco; USD 38.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan and company 1:

Tuition reimbursement and loan repaym

Professional development and training

Work-life balance commitment

Descrizione del lavoro

Auberle is seeking a SNAP Child Worker to support youth and families in the McKeesport area. The worker will facilitate groups using the Stop-Now-And-Plan curriculum, teach emotional regulation, and address challenging behaviors in a constructive way.

Responsibilities include case management focused on building therapeutic relationships with school-aged youth, coordinating with families, schools, and community partners, and recruiting families through outreach.

Competenze

• Experience facilitating youth groups and working with families.
• Ability to build therapeutic relationships with school-aged youth.
• Clearances and driving requirements as stated in the posting.

Mansioni

• Facilitating groups according to the Stop-Now-And-Plan curriculum and teaching strategies for emotional regulation and de-escalation.
• Case management focused on building trust with youth and families.
• Collaborating with families, schools, and community organizations to develop behavior strategies.
• Recruiting families through community outreach.
• Designing and delivering creative projects that support youth development.

Conoscenze

Group facilitation

Emotional regulation

Communication with families

Case management

Community outreach

Formazione

Bachelor's degree preferred in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Auberle strengthens thousands of individuals and families each year, helping to build strong communities. Auberle has evolved into a premier multi-service agency with programs spanning Workforce Development, Housing, Foster Care, Young Adult Services, and Behavioral Health. Auberle’s mission is to help build strong individuals, families, and communities.

In 2019, Ward Home joined the Auberle family and has three programs in our Young Adult Services Department.

SNAP® (Stop Now And Plan) is an evidence-based, internationally accredited program, designed to engage children and their caregivers through therapeutic groups teaching emotion regulation and coping strategies. The program is offered for families with children ages 6-11 exhibiting externalizing behaviors.

Position Title and Overview: SNAP® Child Worker

• Facilitating groups according to the Stop-Now-And-Plan® curriculum; teaching strategies for emotional regulation, anger management, and de-escalation; addressing problematic behaviors in a constructive way
• Case management, focused on building a therapeutic relationship with school-aged youth
• Communicating and collaborating with families, schools, and community organizations to develop effective strategies for behavior management
• Recruiting families via community outreach
• Designing, preparing, and delivering creative projects that foster youth development

Location and Travel Requirements:

This position is primarily located in McKeesport. All positions are also expected to come to training, meetings, and other events at Main Campus in McKeesport, as scheduled.

The travel required for this position is regular

Qualifications: Position Requirements:

• Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field.
• Valid PA driver’s license, vehicle, registration, and proof of insurance.
• 2+ years’ experience working with children ages 6-11.
• Requires working varied hours, including evenings.

Great Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Generous paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan and company match
• Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment assistance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A commitment to work-life balance

Learn more about us at www.auberle.org

Auberle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.