Counselor

DEPARTMENT : PROGRAM

POSITION TITLE : COUNSELOR

STATUS : NON-EXEMPT

SUPERVISOR : ADMINISTRATOR FOR PROGRAM

GENERAL 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 1-year work / volunteer experience in

the substance abuse field.

software as appropriate.

families and co-workers.

Center Program and the ARC Mission Statement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

Under the direction of the Center Administrator the 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, and Yearbook.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES :

A. PERSONNEL AND STAFFING

1. Recruit, train, and utilize community volunteers appropriately and effectively.

2. Attend weekly program meetings to assure communication and team support.

B. INTAKE OPERATIONS

1. Ensure intake operations are developed and operated with ARC standards.

2. Ensure all paperwork and data entry is performed as dictated by ARCC and conform with local requirements

C. CURRICULUM

1. Ensure curriculum is compliant with ARC standards

2. Ensure appropriate teaching objectives and outlines are utilized

3. Ensure appropriate teachers are recruited for all classes

4. Ensure one-on-one counseling (minimum bi-weekly) and group process counseling (weekly) is done

D. COUNSELING

1. Assist beneficiaries to understand and overcome social and emotional problems through individual and process

group counseling.

2. Keep beneficiary files current with proper documentation of counseling and class activities for those beneficiaries

assigned.

3. Develop individual Rehabilitation Plans for beneficiaries seen in counseling.

4. Assist assigned beneficiaries in preparation for 3 and 5-month reviews.

5. Conduct Christian education classes as assigned.

6. Lead other groups or classes.

7. Teach classes in the program's educational component.

8. Attend weekly Case Conference and provide input to discussion as helpful.

9. Provide and maintain counseling statistics for monthly Program reports.

10. Document and maintain appropriate Progress Notes in beneficiary files.

11. Assess the spiritual needs of beneficiaries seen in counseling and make referrals to Chaplain as needed.

12. Attend at least one Wednesday night chapel service each month.

13. Serve as back-up to other counselors as needed.

14. Support other staff of the Program Department as able.

15. Monitor Overtime. All overtime must be approved by the Administrator or their designee.

F. OTHER DUTIES

1. Cooperate and coordinate with the Administrator to mutually develop the most successful program.

2. Ensure the program department remains compliant with ARCC review standards.

3. Travel to events both in the area and in the territory

4. Perform other duties as assigned by the ARC Administrator.

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