Reach Program Coordinator

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Master’s Degree from four-year College or University. Major in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, and Counseling
• Licensed 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 youth
• Experience with case management and community behavioral health practices
• Understand culturally relevant needs of diverse populations
• Child development knowledge
• Current driver’s license
• Experience using personal computers and basic office equipment

Roles And Responsibilities

• Ensure Quality Programming
• Support 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 enrollment
• Provide 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 framework
• Support the use of the Transtheoretical Model of Change and Relational-Cultural Theory, considering any history of trauma and leveraging girls’ strengths
• Provide oversight to therapists regarding family support/counseling with caregivers to encourage girl progression in the change process and to work with natural supports
• Ensure the provision of psycho-educational groups that are girl-centered, focusing on social-emotional and life skill development, including summer programming
• Ensure the provision of 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 community
• Review and approve documentation, including needs assessments, screening tools, progress notes, care plans, and transition plans
• Assist 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 resources
• Ensure that team members utilize strength-based behavior modification, including de-escalation of girls and caregivers when needed

Leadership

• Affirm and guide the Reach team using a Gender-Responsive, Trauma-Informed, and Strength-Based framework
• Coordinate internal and external professional development efforts, including monitoring the Reach team training requirements and ensuring certifications are current
• Ensure compliance regarding documentation of efforts, the collection of data and programmatic outcomes, and prepare reports as needed to ensure contractual and grant obligation
• Oversee quality substance abuse prevention services by monitoring the standards of the Florida Administrative Codes Chapter 65D-30
• Affirm and assist in the monitoring of grant and funder contracts to ensure they are utilized to their fullest capacity as dictated in contacts and memorandums of understanding
• Affirm and assist in the reporting of incidents as required by the State and Stakeholders (funders)
• Create partnerships and collaborate with community resources to identify quality services that will enhance the program and cohesively meet the needs of girls
• Affirm and assist in the training and oversight of assigned interns and volunteers, if warranted