Youth Intake & Transition Counselor

Pace Center for Girls; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace Center for Girls is seeking an Intake Counselor in Florida to provide intake aftercare and follow-up services for girls enrolling in the Pace Program. The role involves initial needs assessments, coordinating with the intake team, and ensuring proper documentation and transition planning.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Counseling, or a related field with at least three years of experience, plus strong case management and counseling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Counseling, or related field with minimum 3 years of prior experience.
• Knowledge of case management practices and excellent counseling skills and crisis management skills
• Minimum experience using personal computers and basic office equipment

Responsibilities

• Serve as first contact to families and girls considering Pace program
• Conducts preliminary needs assessment and works with intake team to determine placement appropriateness
• Compiles documentation for intake as required by policy
• Participates in the intake interview to assess needs and collaborate with the intake team
• Shares responsibility for maintaining center census
• Represents Pace to referral sources
• Facilitates orientation for new girls entering Pace
• Participates in care review meetings before discharge for transition planning
• Coordinates aftercare services and monitors progress
• Provides aftercare information to girls, caregivers and next placement
• Educates and reinforces goals of individual and community responsibility
• Provides career counseling and job-search assistance
• Participates in family conferences as needed
• Establishes relationships with external agencies and resources for girls
• Monitors and records progress from intake through transition for up to three years

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis management

Case management

Office software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work/Psychology/Mental Health/Counseling/related field

Tools

Office software

Job description

Pace Center for Girls is seeking an Intake Counselor in Florida to provide intake aftercare and follow-up services for girls enrolling in the Pace Program. The role involves initial needs assessments, coordinating with the intake team, and ensuring proper documentation and transition planning.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Counseling, or a related field with at least three years of experience, plus strong case management and counseling