Childcare Coordinator - Stop-Now-And-Plan (SNAP)

Auberle; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Auberle is seeking an experienced professional to work with children ages 6-11, utilizing the SNAP model. The role involves developing relationships, facilitating group activities, and supporting families in a nonprofit environment. The position requires a valid driver’s license and clearances for working with youth.

Qualifications

• Experience working and/or volunteering with children preferred.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s License required.
• ACT 33/34 and FBI Clearances needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive relationships with children and families.
• Facilitate small groups and activities.
• Provide transportation to families as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Passion for Auberle’s mission

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Main Campus - McKeesport, PA

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

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 SNAP program.
2. Facilitate small groups of various aged children by leading in play, overseeing arts & crafts, assisting with homework and using a strengths-based approach to address behavior.
3. Provide and coordinate transportation of children and families to and from groups, field trips, and other interventions.
4. Learn and implement all lessons of the SNAP model.
5. Implement trauma-informed approaches to service delivery and agency culture and functioning by working within the Sanctuary Model.
6. Provide a positive role model to children and families.
7. Complete required reports in a timely manner.
8. Act as a liaison with schools and other outside agencies.
9. Promote the philosophy and mission of Auberle in the provision of all responsibilities.
10. Promote the Continuous Quality Improvement philosophy and maintain all Quality Improvement goals and objectives.
11. Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the cultural diversity of consumers, volunteers, staff, and other stakeholders throughout the provision of services.
12. Assure compliance with Council on Accreditation (COA) Standards, Sanctuary Principles and Values, State Regulations, County Contracts, and Agency Policies and Procedures.
13. Perform such other duties as the leadership 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 youths’ 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.)

Qualifications

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QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED required; experience working and/or volunteering with children preferred
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s License
• ACT 33/34 and FBI Clearances
• Meets the required Skills and Abilities described herein

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.
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.

Apply Here:

If you are mission-driven, passionate about helping others, and eager to succeed, we encourage you to apply. To join our team, please apply at https://www.auberle.org/careers

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