Help Us Change Lives: Auberle Seeks SNAP® Family Worker
Family Worker for the SNAP® (Stop Now and Plan) Program
Auberle is a growing, nationally recognized, award winning human service organization that serves 4,000 individuals and families each year. Auberle’s staff is comprised of passionate individuals who are committed to finding the innovative ways to solve our community’s most difficult problems. Auberle is committed to working to build and sustain an equitable and inclusive work environment, and world, where cultural diversity is celebrated and valued. We believe diversity benefits and enriches the development of all! Our staff have voted us as a Top Workplace by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for 9 years in a row. Auberle operates over 20 programs in 16 Western PA counties with 200 staff and a $16M+ budget.
Auberle’s staff is comprised of passionate individuals who are committed to finding the most innovative ways to solve our community’s most difficult problems. We know that we deliver impact to our region because we measure everything that we do. We offer 21 programs to at-risk children and families.
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 are having behavioral issues at home, school, and their community or have come into contact with the police as a result of their own behavior. 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. The Family Worker provides services to families and conducts parent group sessions.
Key Objectives of this Role
Develop positive relationships with children and families that reflect the core values of Auberle and the program
Plans and conducts Transformer Clubs according to the SNAP® Children’s group, as assigned.
Assure compliance with Council on Accreditation (COA) Standards, Sanctuary Principles and Values, State Regulations, County Contracts, and Agency Policies and Procedures.
Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the cultural diversity of consumers, volunteers, staff, and other stakeholders throughout the provision of services.
Complete comprehensive high quality documentation as required within time expectations.
Skills And Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Familiarity with cognitive behavior therapy, structured group and parent education and one year experience working with children and families preferred.
Community liaison experience is recommended.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management concepts, multitasking ability, and decision-making skills
Pre-employment drug screening and random employment drug testing required.
Requires working a flexible schedule including evenings.
ACT 33/34 and FBI Clearances Pre-Employment,
Auberle offers excellent training opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package:
Competitive Salary
Paid Vacation Days (increases with tenure)
Paid Sick Days (Accrual per pay period)
Paid Parental Leave
11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve)