Reach Counselor

Starting Salary: $55,000

Position Overview

Provides counseling, case management, group, intake/assessment, service learning and program services and support to girls and their families enrolled in the Reach Program

Role and Responsibilities

• Counsels and reviews/ updates the care plans of girls in the Reach program.
• Role models strength-based and gender responsive approaches in order to assist positive change in girls and families.
• Work closely with the intake team in order to provide support and case management to potential and current program participants.
• Works in partnership with girls and their families to find a common approach to problem solving, crisis counseling and intervention.
• Uses ETO and grant authorized documentation processes in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with Pace policies and regulatory agency/ grant standards.
• Motivate and encourage girls to successfully complete any/all aspects of Reach Program.
• Facilitates psycho-educational groups throughout the week.
• Ability to partner with outside agencies in order to foster positive relationships in regards to referral sources.
• Ensures performance measures are in compliance with agency and grant policies/deliverables.
• Attends service leaning projects, acts as support for these activities and adheres to policies and procedure for this type of event.
• Prepares for and actively participates in bi-weekly team and care review meetings.
• Ensures girls are transported and cared for in a safe environment (including escorting to bus stop).
• Participates in care team meeting with all involved including parents, teachers, outside agencies, etc.
• Provides support and direction for girls participating in the program.
• Accesses confidential participant information through the TERMS and JJIS systems.
• Attend all staff meetings, agency trainings and community trainings as assigned by program supervisors.
• Works collaboratively and constructively with colleagues for accomplishing the goals of the center.
• Available in the evenings and weekends.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Required

• Master’s Degree required from a state accredited college or university, Major in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Counseling or a related field required.
• Minimum three years prior experience, preferred working with at-risk youth
• Knowledge of case management practices and excellent therapeutic counseling skills and crisis management skills required.
• Experience using personal computers and basic office equipment required.
• Current Florida driver’s license required.

Other Requirements

• Ensure commitment to the Pace mission, vision, values and guiding principles, and strategic goals and objectives of Pace Broward and Pace Center for Girls, Inc.
• Facilitate and support activities for the girls related to Pace's model including: mission, values and principles, vision and gender-responsive culture of the agency.
• Ensures the integration of the Six Developmental Domains and Gender Responsive programming in daily practices.
• Must work evenings and weekends as required to fulfill workload requirements.
• Must be able to travel by automobile, plane, train, etc.; occasional overnight travel may be required.

Preferred

• Knowledge of state and school districts policies; knowledge of laws relating to children and families preferred.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/Creole)

This position requires a Level II pre-employment background screening pursuant to Chapters 435, 984, 985 and 943, Florida Statutes, and the Department of Juvenile Justice policy and procedures. Additional information is available through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: info.flclearinghouse.com