Holy Family Social Service

SNAP Program

Family Worker

 

 

Employer:  Holy Family Social Service

Reports to: Supervisor of the SNAP program

Office Location:  McKees Rocks

Hours:  Full Time, flexible schedule to meet the needs of the children and families. Most work will involve late afternoon and early evening work.

 

 

General Statement of Duties:  Provide social services to families of the children identified to participate in the SNAP program.  This includes leading educational groups for the parents using Cognitive Behavior techniques.

 

Essential Functions: 

q       Promotes the Mission and Philosophy of Holy Family Institute.

q       Able to Demonstrates Leadership abilities

q       Be trained to implement the SNAP training curriculum with parents.

q       Establish working relationship with families that will engage them in the program.

q       Have skills in family counseling.

q       Help families to utilize community services.

q       Be available to work a flexible schedule, including some early evenings.

q       Be knowledgeable about parenting education.

q       Be able to lead parent-training groups.

q       Be skillful in documentation of success measures

q       Be able to work in a team approach with the child worker and the other family worker.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Candidate must an Associate Degree with 2-3 years experience working with children and families.  A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.  Candidate must possess good writing and communication skills and be proficient in use of the computer.  Act 33/34 clearances and valid PA driver’s license required. Additionally, must have use of a car during work hours.

 

 

 

Internal Applicants who are interested in this position must complete a job posting application by Friday, January 8, 2010.