Lead Counselor

The Salvation Army ARC Canoga Park; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Paid time off

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Store Discounts

Job summary

The Salvation Army ARC Canoga Park is seeking an Alcohol & Drug Lead Counselor to support the rehabilitation program in Canoga Park, CA. You will lead counseling efforts, supervise staff, coordinate intake, and ensure ARC standards are met.

Full-time role with flexible scheduling, travel to events as needed, and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and EAP. Must have CADC certification and experience in addiction rehab.

Qualifications

• CADC Level I certification or higher required.
• At least 1 year teaching or presenting about rehabilitation.
• Valid driver's license and clean MVR.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
• Age 21 or above.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Recruit staff and volunteers in alignment with ARC policies.
• Oversee intake operations and data entry per ARC standards.
• Ensure curriculum aligns with ARC standards and teaching objectives.
• Coordinate intern program and supervise interns or arrange supervision.
• Provide individual and group counseling and track progress.
• Maintain beneficiary files and progress notes.
• Attend weekly case conferences and contribute to reports.
• Travel for events as needed and support program priorities.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Volunteer management

Education

CADC Level I Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

ABOUT THE ARC:

The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no-fee program to assist men & women in their journey to complete our rehabilitation program. We are grateful for the contributions our valued employees make toward the maintenance and effectiveness of the programs. The organization is indebted to and dependent on the diligence and devotion of its employees.

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM TEAM:

Become part of the dedicated 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 Canoga Park ARC, which supports the Adult Rehabilitation Program. This is an opportunity to promote a positive shopping/donor experience, enhance customer service, problem-solving, and teamwork skills while contributing to the success of our Program and its participants.

Pay Rate $25.50

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Opportunity for career growth
• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Wellness Program Incentives
• Retirement Plan
• Optional benefits, including Pre-paid Legal Service, AFLAC, Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Store Discounts
• Great Work Perks Discounts (Amusement Parks, Museums, Services, and more!)

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

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.

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

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

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
• 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.

Qualifications to be considered for this position:

• Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC) Level I certified or higher required.
• 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.
• If in recovery, must have 3 years of continuous sobriety.
• No evidence of existing chemical dependency.

Schedule:

Work schedules are determined by Management, and employee must be flexible to always ensure adequate coverage.

Full-time employees may be scheduled to work any full-time shift including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Travel Required

Yes . Networking with local colleges and universities to recruit interns

Qualifications

Experience

Required

1 year:

Teaching or presenting material pertaining to Rehabilitation from addiction

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

Substance Abuse Counselor

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