Lead Counselor, Addiction Recovery Program Lead

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

Wellness program

Retirement plan

Pre-paid legal (optional)

EAP

Employee store discounts

Great work perks discounts

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a Lead Counselor for the Pasadena, CA ARC. This full-time position focuses on counseling, program administration, and staff coordination within the rehabilitation center.

Qualifications include CADC Level I or higher, 1 year of addiction rehabilitation teaching experience, and a valid driver's license. The role requires a Christian worldview and sobriety if in recovery, with competitive employee benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Certified Alcohol and 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• Network with local colleges and universities to recruit interns; adequately train interns; supervise or find supervisor consultant for interns.
• Assist beneficiaries to understand and overcome social and emotional problems through individual and process group counseling; keep beneficiary files current with proper documentation.

Skills

CADC Level I

Driver's license

MS Word

Excel

Access

Attention to detail

Decision making

Confidentiality

Christian worldview

Recovery sobriety

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a Lead Counselor for the Pasadena, CA ARC. This full-time position focuses on counseling, program administration, and staff coordination within the rehabilitation center.

Qualifications include CADC Level I or higher, 1 year of addiction rehabilitation teaching experience, and a valid driver's license. The role requires a Christian worldview and sobriety if in recovery, with competitive employee benefits and opportunities for growth.