Counselor

Salvation Army; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Salvation Army in United States is seeking a case manager to oversee a rehabilitation program caseload, develop goals, and assess progress through regular meetings with beneficiaries and staff.

The role emphasizes advocacy to access services that help beneficiaries cope with their environment and achieve functional independence.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two (2) years of satisfactory employment experience working in direct case management, social services or related field.
• Or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manages and monitors assigned caseload of Beneficiaries participating in a rehabilitation program.
• Develops program plans/goals and evaluates beneficiaries' progress by conducting routine meetings with beneficiaries and/or staff.
• Serves as advocate for Beneficiaries to acquire services that enable them to cope with their environment.

Skills

Case management

Advocacy

Direct beneficiary support

Job description

Manages and monitors assigned caseload of Beneficiaries participating in a rehabilitation program; develops program plan/goals and evaluates beneficiaries progress by conducting routine meetings with Beneficiaries and/or staff; serves as advocate for Beneficiaries in order to acquire services that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment.Education and ExperienceA minimum of two (2) years of satisfactory employment experience working in direct case management, social services or related field. or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Licenses and CertificationsCertified Addiction Counselor (Certificates) Preferred but not required.