Program Counselor

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Description Pay Rate: $20.00/hourly DEPARTMENT: PROGRAM

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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.
• 1-year experience teaching or presenting material pertaining to Rehabilitation from addiction.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, MS Word, 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, and 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

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.

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