Reach Counselor

Pace Center for Girls I Do Matter•Wilton Manors, FL

About The Position

The Reach Counselor provides counseling, case management, group facilitation, intake and assessment, service-learning, and other program services and support to girls and their families enrolled in the Reach Program. The counselor uses strength-based and gender-responsive approaches to support positive change, works in partnership with girls and families on problem solving and crisis intervention, and supports participants in completing program activities. The role also involves collaboration with the intake team, families, schools, outside agencies, and colleagues; maintaining accurate documentation; ensuring grant and agency performance requirements are met; and helping provide a safe environment for girls. The position requires a commitment to Pace’s mission, vision, values, guiding principles, and gender-responsive culture.

Requirements

Master’s degree from a state-accredited college or university, with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Counseling, or a related field.
Minimum of three years of prior experience; experience working with at-risk youth is preferred.
Knowledge of case management practices.
Excellent therapeutic counseling and crisis management skills.
Experience using personal computers and basic office equipment.
Current Florida driver’s license.
Commitment to the mission, vision, values, guiding principles, and strategic goals and objectives of Pace Broward and Pace Center for Girls, Inc.
Complete a Level II pre-employment background screening pursuant to the cited Florida statutes and Department of Juvenile Justice policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with at-risk youth.
Knowledge of state and school district policies.
Knowledge of laws relating to children and families.
Bilingual Spanish/Creole.

Responsibilities

Counsel girls in the Reach Program and review and update their care plans.
Model strength-based and gender-responsive approaches to assist positive change in girls and families.
Work with the intake team to provide support and case management to potential and current program participants.
Partner with girls and their families on problem solving, crisis counseling, and intervention.
Use ETO and grant-authorized documentation processes accurately and promptly in accordance with Pace policies and regulatory agency and grant standards.
Motivate and encourage girls to complete all aspects of the Reach Program.
Facilitate psycho-educational groups throughout the week.
Partner with outside agencies to foster positive relationships with referral sources.
Ensure performance measures comply with agency and grant policies and deliverables.
Attend and support service-learning projects while following applicable policies and procedures.
Prepare for and actively participate in bi-weekly team and care review meetings.
Ensure girls are transported and cared for safely, including escorting them to the bus stop.
Participate in care team meetings with involved parties, including parents, teachers, and outside agencies.
Provide support and direction for girls participating in the program.
Access confidential participant information through the TERMS and JJIS systems.
Attend staff meetings, agency trainings, and community trainings as assigned by program supervisors.
Work collaboratively and constructively with colleagues to accomplish center goals.
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisors.
Facilitate and support activities related to Pace’s model, including its mission, values, principles, vision, and gender-responsive culture.
Integrate the Six Developmental Domains and gender-responsive programming into daily practices.