Counselor - Stockton ARC

The Salvation Army Southern California; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 37,440 - 45,760; Full time

Job summary

A renowned rehabilitation service provider in Stockton, CA is seeking a dedicated Counselor to manage a team in providing counseling services to beneficiaries. Ideal candidates should have an understanding of substance abuse and be committed to a Christian worldview. Responsibilities include managing program staff, ensuring compliance with intake operations, and facilitating both one-on-one and group counseling. Competitive salary offered at $20.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Bachelor’s degree plus at least 1-year work/volunteer experience in substance abuse field.
• 1-year experience teaching or presenting material pertaining to rehabilitation from addiction.
• Valid Driver’s License and Clean MVR.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Program staff providing counseling care and education.
• Promote a climate for effective performance and learning.
• Ensure intake operations comply with ARC standards.

Skills

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Teaching or presenting material

Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

Excellent organizational skills

Professional judgment and integrity

Ability to make critical decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Counselor – The Salvation Army Southern California

Full Time – $20.00 an hour at The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, Program Counselor position. Department: Program. Supervisor: Administrator for Program.

General Statement

The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church, is motivated by the love of God and seeks to preach the Gospel and meet human needs without discrimination.

Qualifications

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Bachelor’s degree plus at least 1-year work/volunteer experience in 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: Word, Excel, Access; ability to learn additional software.
• Age 21 or above.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail.
• Ability to make critical decisions and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to track multiple tasks efficiently, completing each in professional timely fashion.
• Professional judgment and integrity in holding confidential information about beneficiaries, families, and co-workers.
• Commitment to support and apply the philosophy and goals of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Program and 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 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 Year-Book.

Essential Job Duties

• Personnel and Staffing
  • Recruit, train, and utilize community volunteers appropriately and effectively.
  • Attend weekly program meetings to assure communication and team support.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.