Lead Counselor

Overview

Pay Rate : $25.00 per hour

ABOUT THE ADULT REHABILITATION CENTER

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 make toward the maintenance and effectiveness of our program. We are indebted to and dependent on the diligence and devotion of its employees.

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM TEAM

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

Opportunity for career growth

Paid time off

Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Bonuses

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Plan

AFLAC

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Responsibilities

As our enthusiastic and hardworking Lead Counselor, you will be responsible for (but not limited to) :

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 clients. 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 clients 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 our services.

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

Either supervise and / or find supervisor consultant to provide appropriate 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 for those beneficiaries assigned.

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 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 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 their designee.

F. 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.

Qualifications

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Bachelors’ 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, 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 up to 30 lbs.

Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks.

Education / Experience

Required

High School or Equivalent

Bachelors

1 year experience

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Teaching or presenting material pertaining to Rehabilitation from addiction

3 years experience in the substance abuse field

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License

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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