Reach Counselor

Starting Salary: $55,000

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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