SNAP YOUTH JUSTICE CASE MANAGER

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

SNAP Youth Justice Case Manager reports to the SNAP Supervisor and Chief Operating Officer. SNAP®, which stands for Stop Now And Plan, is an evidence-based cognitive behavioral model that provides a framework for teaching children struggling with behavior issues effective emotional regulation, self-control and problem-solving skills through structured, curriculum based groups. Youth ages 12-19, experiencing behavioral problems at home, at school, with persons in authority, and in the community can benefit from the SNAP Youth Justice. The program is age specific and works in a group setting to learn skills that teach impulse control, emotional self-regulation, and problem solving skills. The groups meet once per week for thirteen consecutive weeks. All referrals come from the Department of Juvenile Justice Office of Probation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The most important knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) are listed for SNAP Youth Justice Case Manager :

Knowledge :

• Knowledge of SNAP Program Policies, Procedures and Performance Standards.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; and social and psychological norms.
• Knowledge of group dynamics and how to manage .
• Knowledge of data collection methods for evaluating program effectiveness.

Skills :

Abilities :

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Occupation specific tasks and the most important generalized work activities are listed for SNAP Youth Justice Case Manager :

Education and Experience

A high school diploma with a minimum of 3-5 years of human service experience is required. A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field is preferred. Experience with structured groups and parent education groups is preferred; community / agency liaison experience is desired.

Mathematical Skills and Reasoning Ability

Basic and / or advanced computational skills may be necessary.

Physical Demands

This position primarily involves sedentary work, with approximately 70% of the time spent seated. The role may occasionally require lifting or carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.