Lead Counselor

The Salvation Army Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for career growth

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Wellness Program Incentives

Retirement Plan

Pre-paid Legal Service, AFLAC, Pet Ins

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Store Discounts

Great Work Perks Discounts

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking an Alcohol & Drug Lead Counselor for the Canoga Park ARC. This full-time role oversees personnel, intake operations, curriculum, and intern supervision to support program participants.

You will recruit staff, ensure ARC standards, maintain documentation, and coordinate with management while upholding Christian values and the organization's mission to Do The Most Good.

Qualifications

• CADC Level I certification or higher.
• Minimum 1 year experience teaching or presenting material on rehabilitation from addiction.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean MVR.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access).
• Age 21 or older.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to make critical decisions with minimal supervision.
• Professional judgment and integrity with confidential information.
• Commitment to The Salvation Army ARC mission and Christian values.
• If in recovery, at least 3 years of sobriety.
• No evidence of chemical dependency.

Responsibilities

• Recruit staff for each program need with ARC HR coordination.
• Train and utilize community volunteers effectively.
• Lead weekly program meetings for communication and team support.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Decision making under pressure

Leadership and staffing

Communication

Teamwork

Christian worldview

Education

CADC Level I certified

Tools

MS Word

Excel

MS Access

Job 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!)
• Employee Referral Bonuses

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 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.

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.
• Active Christian worldview.
• 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.