Counselor

Salvation Army; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Saint Petersburg seeks a case manager to oversee a defined caseload within a rehabilitation program. You will develop individualized plans, monitor progress, and conduct regular meetings with beneficiaries and staff to ensure goals are met.

The role requires at least two years' experience in direct case management or social services. Certification as an Addiction Counselor is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of direct case management or social services experience.
• Experience in rehabilitation programs or related field preferred but not required.
• Certified Addiction Counselor certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor assigned caseload of beneficiaries in a rehabilitation program.
• Develop program plans/goals and evaluate beneficiaries' progress through routine meetings with beneficiaries and staff.
• Advocate for beneficiaries to obtain services to cope with their environment.

Skills

Direct case management

Advocacy

Communication

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.