Counselor

The Salvation Army Mission:

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.

Job Objective:

The Counselor I position will assist individuals with various disaffiliations including but not limited to addictions, including alcohol, drugs, gambling, chronic homelessness, etc. They complete counseling and spiritual interviews with beneficiaries, conduct counseling sessions, teach program related classes, develop and track the progress of rehabilitation plans, track progress of the work therapy component and administer drug tests. Maintaining relevant and real time case notes in the ServicePoint database is required, as well as adding all completed services that include but are not limited to spiritual counseling. The position requires either a minimum of 2 years’ experience in addictions, recovery or spiritual counseling and a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in counseling or a related field is strongly preferred. Some weekends and holidays may be required.

Counselor must demonstrate a comfort level in prayer and spiritual counseling that will guide beneficiaries in the spiritual component of our program. Counseling must be intentionally “goal based” and must consists of spiritual support which will help individuals to develop and track recovery, spiritual and personal goals.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct in-depth interviews with newly admitted beneficiaries (counseling and spiritual assessments, self-sufficiency matrix short form and full intakes). Assess spiritual needs of beneficiaries and refer to Chaplain or center administration as needed.
• Assist beneficiaries to understand and overcome social and emotional problems, through individual/group spiritual counseling.
• May conduct classes and group sessions for beneficiaries.
• Design and manage individual rehabilitation plans for beneficiaries. Utilize the program offered by the ARC, and when necessary, ancillary services from other community agencies.
• Monitor beneficiaries to evaluate effectiveness of rehabilitation program and adapt rehabilitation goals and plan as needed.
• Maintenance and security of active online beneficiary files. Secure appropriate background information from other agencies and institutions. Complete case notes and add appropriate services to each beneficiary file in a timely manner.
• Prepare formal work therapy evaluations and work adjustment reports at intervals established by the centers policies and procedures. Partner with the work therapy supervisor in providing a therapeutic environment at the work therapy sites.
• Plan for and participate in intra-agency conferences on individual beneficiaries as needed.
• Develop and implement special projects, programs, and services as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation Services.
• Attend all program staff meetings and case conferences.
• Provide statistical information to the personnel responsible for the preparation of monthly reports.
• Assess spiritual needs of beneficiaries, make referrals to Chaplain as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.