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Lead Counselor

Lead Counselor

The Salvation Army USA Western TerritoryPasadena, CA, United States
23 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Pay Rate : $25.00 per hour

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no-fee program to assist men & women in their journey to living clean and / or sober. We are grateful for the contributions our valued employees toward the maintenance and effectiveness of our program. We are indebted to and dependent on the diligence and devotion of its employees.

Become part of the dedicated Program Team at The Salvation Army! Together we can continue to serve and impact our local community, through the commitment to "Do The Most Good" at our Adult Rehabilitation Program.

Employee Benefits Offered

  • Opportunity for career growth
  • Paid time off
  • Employee Discounts
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Retirement Plan
  • AFLAC
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position : LEAD COUNSELOR

You will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following, under the direction of the Center Administrator : managing the Program staff, providing counseling care and education directly to clients, and promoting a climate for effective performance and learning. Encouragement is given to continue to seek experience and training to enhance effectiveness with those served.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

A. 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
  • B. 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
  • C. 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 one-on-one counseling (minimum bi-weekly) and group process counseling (weekly) is done
  • D. INTERN PROGRAM

  • Network with local colleges and universities to recruit interns
  • Adequately train interns
  • Supervise and / or arrange supervision of interns
  • Assign counseling and teaching assignments to each intern
  • E. 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
  • Develop individual Rehabilitation Plans for beneficiaries seen in counseling
  • Assist assigned beneficiaries in preparation for 3 and 5-month reviews
  • Conduct Christian education classes as assigned
  • Lead other groups or classes
  • Teach classes in the program's educational component
  • Attend weekly Case Conference and provide input
  • Provide and maintain counseling statistics for monthly Program reports
  • Document and maintain appropriate Progress Notes in beneficiary files
  • Assess spiritual needs and make referrals to Chaplain as needed
  • Attend at least one Wednesday night chapel service each month
  • Serve as back-up to other counselors as needed
  • Support other staff of the Program Department as able
  • Monitor overtime; all overtime must be approved by Administrator or designee
  • F. OTHER DUTIES

  • Cooperate with the Administrator to mutually develop the most successful program
  • Ensure program department remains compliant with ARCC review standards
  • Travel to events in the area and territory
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the ARC Administrator
  • QUALIFICATIONS

  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Bachelor2s degree plus 3 years 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 (Word, Excel, Access) with ability to learn additional software
  • 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 and complete them professionally and timely
  • Professional judgment and integrity in maintaining confidentiality
  • Commitment to the philosophy and goals of The Salvation Army ARC Program
  • Active Christian worldview
  • If in recovery, must have 3 years of continuous sobriety
  • No evidence of existing chemical dependency
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, climb, or twist as needed
  • Ability to grasp, push, pull office equipment
  • Ability to communicate clearly on the telephone
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
  • Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks
  • Education & Experience

    Education : High School or Equivalent (required); Bachelors (required)

    Experience : Valid Driver's License and Clean MVR (required); 1 year : Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (required); 1 year : Teaching or presenting material pertaining to rehabilitation from addiction (required); 3 years : Experience in the substance abuse field (required)

    Licenses & Certifications

    Driver's License (required)

    Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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