Outreach Counselor

Pace Center for Girls I Do Matter•Pinellas Park, FL

25d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the implementation of a marketing plan to obtain referrals and recruit girls to the Pace Program. It also provides intake services to girls who are enrolling in the Pace Program.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Counseling or a related field
Minimum three years prior experience
Knowledge of case management practices
Excellent counseling skills and crisis management skills
Minimum experience using personal computers and basic office equipment
Current Florida driver’s license
Knowledge of the local community and youth serving agencies
Proven networking skills
Must adhere to Agency Values and Principles.
Upholds the ethical standards of the Agency and 6B-1.001 Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida.
Follows policies and procedures of the Agency

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Counseling or a related field
Knowledge of laws relating to children and families
Experience working with at-risk youth

Responsibilities

Participate in the development of the Centers recruitment and marketing strategy.
Implement the Center’s recruitment and marketing strategy.
Establish and maintain relationships with Chief Probation Officer and JPO’s in the local circuit.
Plan marketing events for girls, families, and referral sources.
Participate in internship fairs to generate interest in Pace.
Serve as the first contact to families and girls who are considering the Pace program.
Network with community agencies and maintain contact with referral sources.
Routinely visit and develop relationships with guidance counselors and Assistant Principals in area middle and high schools to inform them of Pace as an alternative for girls who cannot or will not succeed in a traditional educational environment.
Routinely visit and develop relationships with community referral sources including local churches, law enforcement agencies, Armed Forces recruitment personnel, community service organizations, businesses, and retail stores.
Routinely visit area apartment complexes, public housing developments, parks, recreation, and athletic facilities where young people congregate to recruit potential intakes.
Participate in community fairs, festivals, and parades to recruit potential girls.
Conduct preliminary needs assessments and assess the appropriateness of placement of the girl into the Pace program.
Compile documentation for intake as required by policy.
Participate on the intake team to assess the needs of each girl.
Promote referral award programs which reward existing girls for new girl referrals.
Contact new girl admissions to provide positive support for continuous attendance.
Establish and maintain a waiting list.
Maintain girl prospect contact database.
Provide continuous feedback to the Supervisor and Executive Director.
Follow evaluation protocol.
Share responsibility for maintaining center census.
Establish positive relationships with outside agencies and maintain a current community referral resource list.