Job Description
Job Description
Starting Salary : $73,000
Summary
At 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, grow, and heal.
The Reach Program Manager oversees community-based prevention and early intervention programming to girls ages 11-17. This position provides administrative execution of the program to ensure that girls are provided with quality therapeutic supports.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Required
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Mental Health, Psychology, Psychology, Counseling, and / or Marriage and Family
- Active State licensure in counseling, therapy, social work, or similarly designated professional category within the state that program services are delivered
- Minimum three experience providing counseling and therapeutic clinical services to youth
- Minimum one year experience in managing and supervising teams or in a leadership role
- Knowledge of case management practices, community behavioral health systems, and laws pertaining to youth and families.
- Current driver’s license
- Experience using personal computers and basic office equipment
Preferred
Licensed as a Qualified Supervisor in the State to provide clinical licensure supervisionExperience supervising multidisciplinary teamsKnowledge of grant execution, service delivery, and program outcomesRoles and Responsibilities
Ensure Quality Programming
Uphold professional code of ethics and State statutes, ensuring the safety of program participants, families, and the organizationEnsure therapists complete holistic assessments and identify girl risk and protective factors for goal plan development and the provision of targeted interventions as guided by the Pace Therapy Logic ModelSupervise the accurate and timely submission of all required documentation in accordance with Pace’s policies and proceduresReview and approve documentation, including assessments, screening tools, progress notes, care plans, and transition plans to assure consistent professionally sound documentationManage therapists’ care load (caseload) requirements and productivity standards as outlined in the Pace Therapy Logic Model and in accordance with programmatic needs, including but not limited to, individual therapy sessions, monthly family sessions, psychoeducational groups, and program activitiesSupport therapists’ use of the Transtheoretical Model of Change for appropriate and timely intervention matching considering any history of trauma and leveraging girl’s strengthsAssure therapists’ application of the Relational-Cultural Theory, considering the overarching structures that shape relational patternsSupport therapists in providing wraparound care (case) management servicesProvide crisis intervention or support as warranted, including risk assessments and family support, clinical consultation, and care coordinationMaintain a care (case) load as needed and to support program outcomesDuring individual monthly supervision, at minimum, with therapists, ensure fidelity to evidenced-based interventions and Pace program modelFacilitate weekly care planning with the therapy team to collaborate on the effectiveness of service delivery and identify additional supports needed for girls and their familiesAchieve program key performance indicators through consistent implementation of all program activities as outlined in the Pace Therapy Logic ModelEnsure consistent application of Gender Responsive, Trauma Informed, and Strength-Based approaches throughout all programmingLeadership
Hire, on-board, supervise, and evaluate team members to uphold organizational culture and ensure programeffectiveness
Direct and supervise the therapy team using a Gender Responsive, Trauma Informed, and Strength-Based frameworkCoordinate internal and external professional development effortsOversee internal training requirements of direct reports and ensure licenses and certifications remain currentImplement strategies to ensure compliance with documentation, the collection of data and programmatic outcomesPrepare reports as needed to ensure contractual and grant obligations are achievedMonitor compliance with state and federal regulatory standardsManage quality substance abuse prevention services by monitoring the standards of the Florida Administrative Codes Chapter 65D-30Ensure that all disclosures of abuse and neglect are reported timely, accurately, and in accordance with all regulatory agencies and program policiesVerify program incident reports are accurately documented in the student management systemImplement ongoing quality assurance practices for excellence in service provisionIn collaboration with leadership assess needs and develop goals for the program’s therapeutic and auxiliary services; implement strategic plans and follow through with action stepsCreate partnerships and collaborate with community resources to identify quality services that will enhance the programAttend community meetings when appropriate to enhance the understanding of community initiatives, to elicit support, to advocate for girls, and to support recruitment and retention effortsAssist in training and oversight of assigned interns and volunteers, as neededOther duties as assignedSupervisory Responsibility : Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with agency policies and applicable laws, including Board 491 and the Florida Administrative Codes Chapter 65D-30
Other
Integrate Pace’s Six Developmental Domains of a Girl and tenants of Gender Responsive programming in daily practicesMust adhere to the Pace Center for Girls Values and Guiding Principles and upholds the ethical standards of the AgencyFollows mission, values and principles, policies and procedures of the Pace Center for GirlsAvailability to work evenings and weekends as required to fulfill workload requirementsMust be able to travel by automobile, plane, train, etc.; occasional overnight travel may be requiredWork Environment
The work environment characteristics can be stressful, is fast-paced and requires alertness and flexibility. The noise level is usually quiet; however, noise can accelerate to moderate and high levels.