Lead Counselor – Addiction Recovery Program Leader

The Salvation Army Southern California; Perris (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a Lead Counselor to oversee program staff and deliver counseling and education to beneficiaries within the ARC. You will help create an effective climate for performance and learning, guiding staff and volunteers in the pursuit of rehabilitation goals and program excellence.

Under the Center Administrator, you will ensure intake integrity, teach core classes, supervise interns, and coordinate with the ARC HR team.

Qualifications

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor or a Bachelor’s degree with 3 years in the substance abuse field
• 1 year of experience teaching or presenting material related to rehabilitation from addiction
• Valid Driver’s License and clean MVR
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access)
• Age 21 or older
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to make critical decisions with minimal supervision
• Ability to track multiple tasks efficiently and professionally
• Professional judgment and confidentiality for beneficiaries, families and co-workers
• Commitment to ARC mission and values; active Christian worldview
• If in recovery, 3 years of continuous sobriety; no evidence of chemical dependency

Responsibilities

• Recruit adequate staff for each program need with ARC HR coordination
• Recruit, train and utilize community volunteers
• Hold weekly program meetings to ensure communication and team support
• Ensure intake operations meet ARC standards and document data entry
• Maintain curriculum compliant with ARC standards and teaching objectives
• Lead counseling and teaching assignments; supervise interns as needed
• Provide individual and group counseling; develop Rehabilitation Plans
• Attend Case Conference and contribute to monthly program reports
• Travel to events in the area and territory; perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Counseling

Christian worldview

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in substance abuse field

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

3 years of work/volunteer experience in substance abuse

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)

Job description

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a Lead Counselor to oversee program staff and deliver counseling and education to beneficiaries within the ARC. You will help create an effective climate for performance and learning, guiding staff and volunteers in the pursuit of rehabilitation goals and program excellence.

Under the Center Administrator, you will ensure intake integrity, teach core classes, supervise interns, and coordinate with the ARC HR team.