Lead Counselor — Rehabilitation Program Leader

The Salvation Army Southern California

Pasadena (CA)

On-site

USD 31,000 - 44,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Wellness incentives

Retirement Plan

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Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California’s Pasadena ARC is seeking a Lead Counselor to supervise program staff, provide counseling, and develop individualized Rehabilitation Plans for beneficiaries. The role emphasizes teamwork, compliance with ARC standards, and active Christian service within the community.

Qualifications include CADC certification, 1 year teaching experience, clean driving record, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

CADC Level I certification 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.
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) is done.
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.
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.
Monitor Overtime. All overtime must be approved by Administrator or their designee.
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.