Reach Counselor

Pace Center for Girls•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

The Reach Counselor provides counseling, case management, group, intake and assessment, service learning, and program services and support to girls and their families enrolled in the Reach Program. The counselor works with participants and families on care plans, problem solving, crisis counseling, and interventions, while promoting positive change through strength-based and gender-responsive approaches. The role includes facilitating psycho-educational groups, supporting program completion, coordinating with intake staff and outside agencies, documenting services, and participating in care team and program review meetings. The counselor also supports service learning activities and helps ensure girls are transported and cared for safely. The position requires a commitment to Pace’s mission, values, guiding principles, and gender-responsive programming, including integration of the Six Developmental Domains into daily practices.

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.
Availability in the evenings and on weekends.
Must complete a Level II pre-employment background screening pursuant to applicable Florida statutes and Department of Juvenile Justice policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of state and school district policies.
Knowledge of laws relating to children and families.
Bilingual in Spanish or Creole.
Prior experience working with at-risk youth.

Responsibilities

Counsel and review or update care plans for girls in the Reach Program.
Model strength-based and gender-responsive approaches to support positive change in girls and families.
Work with the intake team to provide support and case management to potential and current 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 or 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 in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
Prepare for and participate actively in bi-weekly team and care review meetings.
Ensure girls are transported and cared for in a safe environment, 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.
Be available in the evenings and on weekends.
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisors.
Commit to and support Pace’s mission, vision, values, guiding principles, strategic goals, and objectives.
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.