Counselor
Counselor
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07-04-2025
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1 Vacancy
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07-04-2025
Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Bachelors degree plus 3 years work/volunteer experience in the substance abuse field.
- 1year experience teaching or presenting material pertaining to Rehabilitation from addiction.
- Valid Drivers License and Clean MVR
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs MSWord Excel and Access with ability to learn additional software as appropriate.
- At least Age 21 or above
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to make critical decisions and work with minimal supervision
- Ability to track multiple tasks efficiently completing each in a professional and timely fashion.
- Professional judgment and integrity in holding in confidence all information pertaining to beneficiaries families and coworkers.
- Commitment to support and apply the philosophy and goals of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Program and the ARC Mission Statement.
- Active Christian worldview.
- If in recovery must have 3 years of continuous sobriety.
- No evidence of existing chemical dependency.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to sit walk stand bend squat climb kneel or twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
- Ability to grasp push pull objects such as files file cabinet drawers and other office equipment
- Ability to communicate clearly on the telephone
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Center Administrator the Lead Counselor is responsible for managing the Program staff providing the counseling care and education that is directly provided to beneficiaries. As a team member in the Rehabilitation area she/he promotes a climate for effective performance and learning through her/his attitudes willingness to teach and learn and availability to beneficiaries and staff. Encouragement is given to the individual to continue to seek experience and training which will enhance her/his ability to work more effectively with those who seek Salvation Army services. Recommended Reading: My Brother New Frontier War Cry Year Book.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
PERSONNEL AND STAFFING:
- Recruit adequate staff for each program need in cooperation with the ARC HR coordinator and in accordance with ARC and TSA policies
- Recruit train and utilize community volunteers appropriately and effectively.
- Hold weekly program meetings to assure communication and team support.
INTAKE OPERATIONS:
- Ensure intake operations are developed and operated with ARC standards.
- Ensure all paperwork and data entry is performed as dictated by ARCC and conform with local requirements
CURRICULUM:
- Ensure curriculum is compliant with ARC standards
- Ensure appropriate teaching objectives and outlines are utilized
- Ensure appropriate teachers are recruited for all classes
- Ensure oneonone counseling (minimum biweekly) and group process counseling (weekly) is done
INTERN PROGRAM:
- Network with local colleges and universities to recruit interns
- Adequately train interns
- Either supervise and/or find supervisor consultant to provide appropriate supervision of interns
- Assign counseling and teaching assignments to each intern
COUNSELING:
- Assist beneficiaries to understand and overcome social and emotional problems through individual and process group counseling.
- Keep beneficiary files current with proper documentation of counseling and class activities for those beneficiaries assigned.
- Develop individual Rehabilitation Plans for beneficiaries seen in counseling.
- Assist assigned beneficiaries in preparation for 3 and 5month reviews.
- Conduct Christian education classes as assigned.
- Lead other groups or classes.
- Teach classes in the programs educational component.
- Attend weekly Case Conference and provide input to discussion as helpful.
- Provide and maintain counseling statistics for monthly Program reports.
- Document and maintain appropriate Progress Notes in beneficiary files.
- Assess spiritual needs of beneficiaries seen in counseling and make referrals to Chaplain as needed.
- Attend at least one Wednesday night chapel service each month.
- Serve as backup to other counselors as needed.
- Support other staff of the Program Department as able.
- Monitor Overtime. All overtime must be approved by Administrator or their designee.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Cooperate and coordinate with the Administrator to mutually develop the most successful program.
- Ensure program department remains compliant with ARCC review standards.
- Travel to events both in the area and in the territory
- Perform other duties as assigned by the ARC Administrator.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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