Childcare Coordinator - Stop-Now-And-Plan (SNAP)
Childcare Coordinator - Stop-Now-And-Plan (SNAP)
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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:
- Develop positive relationships with children and families that reflect the core values of Auberle and the SNAP program.
- 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.
- Provide and coordinate transportation of children and families to and from groups field trips and other interventions.
- Learn and implement all lessons of the SNAP model.
- Implement trauma-informed approaches to service delivery and agency culture and functioning by working within the Sanctuary Model.
- Provide a positive role model to children and families.
- Complete required reports in a timely manner.
- Act as a liaison with schools and other outside agencies.
- Promote the philosophy and mission of Auberle in the provision of all responsibilities.
- Promote the Continuous Quality Improvement philosophy and maintain all Quality Improvement goals and objectives.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the cultural diversity of consumers volunteers staff and other stakeholders throughout the provision of services.
- Assure compliance with Council on Accreditation (COA) Standards Sanctuary Principles and Values State Regulations County Contracts and Agency Policies and Procedures.
- Perform such other duties as the leadership may direct.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- A flexible schedule is required and most group work occurs in the evening.
- Work is performed in an office in homes and in the community.
- Requires travel to youths homes and throughout the community.
- May involve exposure to tobacco smoke domestic animals household pests and other conditions common to domestic environments.
- 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 drivers License
- ACT 33/34 and FBI Clearances
- Meets the required Skills and Abilities described herein
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Possess and communicate a passion for Auberles Mission of helping children and families.
- An innovator capable of creating or seizing opportunities to improve service effectiveness and client outcomes and build strategic partnerships with other organizations.
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity inclusion and staff development valuing a diversity of perspectives and encouraging input from all team members.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellence in multi-tasking with a passion for excellence and a work ethic to support it.
- 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 more about us at
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
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
