Intake & Aftercare Counselor — Trauma-Informed

Pace-Center-For-Girl; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace-Center-For-Girl in Florida seeks an Intake Counselor to provide intake aftercare and follow-up services for girls enrolling in the Pace Program. The role handles initial assessments, documentation, and collaboration with the intake team to determine placement appropriateness.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and at least three years of experience, with strong case management, counseling, and crisis management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college/university in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Counseling, or related field with a minimum three-year prior experience
• Knowledge of case management practices and excellent counseling and crisis management skills
• Minimum experience using personal computers and basic office equipment

Responsibilities

• Serves as first contact to families and girls considering the Pace program
• Conducts preliminary needs assessment and works with intake team on placement suitability
• Compiles documentation for intake per policy
• Participates in intake interview to assess needs and coordinates with the team
• Maintains center census and represents Pace to referral sources
• Facilitates orientation for new girls entering the Pace program
• Coordinates aftercare services and monitors progress during transition
• Provides aftercare information to girls and caregivers at discharge planning
• Educates on goals of individual and community responsibility and supports job search efforts

Skills

Case management practices

Counseling skills

Crisis management skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Personal computers

Office equipment

Job description

Pace-Center-For-Girl in Florida seeks an Intake Counselor to provide intake aftercare and follow-up services for girls enrolling in the Pace Program. The role handles initial assessments, documentation, and collaboration with the intake team to determine placement appropriateness.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and at least three years of experience, with strong case management, counseling, and crisis management skills.