Reach Program Coordinator

Starting Salary: $67,000-70,000Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:40am-4:10pmSummaryAt Pace we transform girls' lives through academic and counseling programs based on a gender-responsive, strength-based and trauma informed framework. Team members create a safe place for girls to learn, process, heal and begin again.The Reach Program Coordinator oversees community-based prevention, diversion, and early intervention programming to girls ages 11-17. This position is responsible for supporting the administrative execution of the day-to-day functioning of the program and ensuring that girls are provided with quality therapeutic supports.Qualifications and Education RequirementsMaster's Degree from four-year College or University. Major in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, and CounselingLicensed in the State of Florida as a Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist or Clinical Social Worker or a Registered Intern with the State of Florida and under the supervision of a State Qualified Supervisor.Minimum three to five years' experience providing counseling and therapeutic clinical services to youthExperience with case management and community behavioral health practicesUnderstand culturally relevant needs of diverse populationsChild development knowledgeCurrent driver's licenseExperience using personal computers and basic office equipmentPreferredLicensed as a Mental Health Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist or Clinical Social WorkerExperience in managing and supervising teamsMeets the requirements as a Qualified Supervisor to provide clinical licensure supervisionMinimum one to three years' experience in a leadership roleKnowledge of laws relating to children and familiesCompetencies in Trauma-Responsive practicesExperience supervising team members who are located at satellite officesRoles and ResponsibilitiesEnsure Quality ProgrammingEnsure quality programming that increases girls' resiliency and protective factors at the individual, family, and community levelsEnsure that all programing infuses the integration of Gender-Responsive, Strength-Based and Trauma-Informed programming, and Pace Values and Guiding PrinciplesEnsure fidelity to the evidenced-based program modelContributes to the recruitment and retention of girls, as well as assisting with maintaining census of the programSupport the identification of the psycho-social needs of girls through holistic assessment and education to therapists regarding appropriate services, possible referrals, and decision-making regarding program enrollmentProvide oversight to therapists in the provision of therapy and wrap-around care (case) management services to girls aimed at building resiliency and decreasing risk-related behaviors through a holistic clinical frameworkProvides direct care services, including weekly therapy and care (case) management, psycho-educational groups, and family support/counselingSupport the use of the Transtheoretical Model of Change and Relational-Cultural Theory, considering any history of trauma and leveraging girls' strengthsEnsure the provision of psycho-educational groups that are girl-centered, focusing on social-emotional and life skill development, including summer programmingProvide oversight to therapists regarding family support/counseling with caregivers to encourage girl progression in the change process and to work with natural supportsProvide crisis intervention as warranted, including family support, clinical consultation, and the coordination of risk assessments, to ensure safety of the girls in the center and communityReview and approve documentation, including needs assessments, screening tools, progress notes, care plans, and transition plansAssist with wrap-around care (case) management services as needed, including transportation services, field trips and other extracurricular activities; collaborate with outside entities and community providers involved in girls' care, make referrals as appropriate, and advocate for needed resourcesEnsure that team members utilize strength-based behavior modification, including de-escalation of girls and caregivers when neededLeadershipAssist with the hiring, on-boarding, and supervising therapists under the culture standards of caring, purpose, learning, and resultsDirect and supervise the Reach team using a Gender-Responsive, Trauma-Informed, and Strength-Based frameworkGuide and facilitate meetings regarding girls' care, providing education and clinical support to the teamCoordinate internal and external professional development efforts, including monitoring the Reach team training requirements and ensuring certifications are currentEnsure compliance regarding documentation of efforts, the collection of data and programmatic outcomes, and prepare reports as needed to ensure contractual and grant obligationAssist with monitoring compliance with regulatory and contractual standardsOversee quality substance abuse prevention services by monitoring the standards of the Florida Administrative Codes Chapter 65D-30Ensure grant and funder contracts are utilized to their fullest capacity as dictated in contacts and memorandums of understandingEnsure that all disclosures of abuse and neglect are reported timely and accuratelyFollow the State and Stakeholder (funders) in determining what and when to report incidentsFollow through and implement strategies and action plans decided upon in management meetingsCreate partnerships and collaborate with community resources to identify quality services that will enhance the program and cohesively meet the needs of girlsAttend community meetings when appropriate to enhance the understanding of agency initiatives, to elicit support, to advocate for girls, and to support recruitment and retention effortsAssist in training and oversight of assigned interns and volunteers, if warrantedOther duties as assignedAdditional Qualifications and RequirementsOtherMust adhere to the Pace Center for Girls Values and Guiding Principles and upholds the ethical standards of the profession and AgencyFollows mission, values and principles, policies and procedures of the Pace Center for GirlsThis 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. 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