Lead Counselor

Description

THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Bachelor's degree plus at least 3-year work/volunteer experience in the substance abuse field.

1-year experience teaching or presenting material pertaining to Rehabilitation from addiction.

Valid Driver's License and Clean MVR

Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, MSWord, Excel, and Access with ability to learn additional software as appropriate.

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 co-workers.

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 30 lbs.

Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Intake: ensure Intake Coordinator is operating within ARC standards

Ensure program curriculum is compliant with ARC standards

Recruit appropriate instructors for all classes

Ensure one-to-one counseling and group process counseling is done

Network with local colleges and universities to recruit Interns

Train and supervisor Interns

Provide one-to-one and process group counseling for beneficiaries

Develop Rehabilitation Plans for beneficiaries

Assist beneficiaries in preparation for 3- and 5-month reviews

Attend at least one Wednesday night chapel service each month

Support other staff of the Program Department

Cooperate and coordinate with the Administrator for Program to develop a successful program

Qualifications Education

Bachelors (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) #J-18808-Ljbffr