PT Counselor_Recovery Program

WATERFRONT RESCUE MISSION; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

Waterfront Rescue Mission in Pensacola, FL seeks a part-time Counselor for our Men's Recovery Program. You will carry a counseling caseload, lead process groups, and teach Bible-based recovery classes to residents as part of their holistic discipleship journey.

You will work with a dedicated Christian team to address root causes, help clients develop healthy coping skills, and support transitions to independent living with a strong emphasis on faith and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in counseling within recovery or faith-based programs.
• Ability to lead process groups and teach Bible-based recovery classes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to support sponsors, residents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Carry a counseling caseload and document progress in case notes.
• Lead and facilitate process groups for residents in recovery.
• Provide Bible-based and recovery-oriented instruction to residents.
• Assist with employment and life-skill development as part of aftercare planning.
• Coordinate with community resources and outside services as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Group facilitation

Biblical counseling

Recovery education

Interpersonal skills

Life skills development

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Waterfront Rescue Mission, recognized in 2025 as one of the Best Christian Workplaces in the country, is hiring a positive, highly productive, safety-minded and team oriented PT Counselor in our Men's Recovery Program. Under the direction of the Director of Recovery Programs, this position provides holistic, biblically centered counseling designed to address root causes underlying the life dominating issues of our clients.

Primary duties will include carrying a counseling case load, being able to lead and facilitate process groups as well as teach Bible and recovery-oriented classes. This position will also work to provide various support services to residents in order facilitate their discipleship recovery process. The recovery counselor will provide interpersonal instruction in helping clients develop new healthy coping mechanisms and the life skills needed to successfully transition into a life free from life dominating issues. This position operates on a dynamic team of dedicated Christian recovery counselors who work closely together to support our clients through all phases of our Men's Recovery Program. Also performs all reasonably related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Evaluates, assesses, and works together with the client to develop a holistic plan for continued growth and development.
• Monitors progress, growth, and improved quality of life of client through frequent contact and/or meetings with client.
• Documents client's progress in the form of case notes: weekly or when client meets with counselor.
• Works with the client to provide additional skills and/or resources as needed to empower each client regarding Christian character development (ex: financial planning and budgeting, healthy relationships, parenting, etc.)
• Counsels in accordance with the Christian, holistic viewpoint laid down by Waterfront, complying with assessments, techniques, and skills congruent with the agreed on best practices. Works collectively with counseling team to address root causes of destructive life patterns and/or problematic behavior.
• Provides Biblical counsel and guidance for the purpose of strengthening clients and their capability of living independent of a controlled environment or public assistance.
• Address labor market deficiencies/barriers and helps develop/monitor the vocational, college or employment transition plan.
• Facilitates and/or secures all outside services as needed (such as Vocational Rehabilitation, Remedial Education Programs, Work Internships, Vocational Training, College Training, etc.
• Communicates and coordinates the goals and needs of the client's with community resources, individuals, professionals, instructors, mentors, tutors, facilities, services and/or activities. Irregular intervals as needed.
• Ensures (in partnership with the agencies and/or services) strategies for assisting clients by embracing their holistic plan, engaging in their individualized plan, and where possible, continuing to monitor their aftercare plan.
• Seeks to ensure employment and living quarters are in a safe environment conducive for client's holistic well-being for smooth independent transition.
• Encourages active church participation and involvement in a local church.
• Performs random drug screening as needed or requested by the Director.
• Serves as an advocate for the client where appropriate (legal, medical, financial, health, etc.)
• Acts as a mediator during times of conflict and crisis.
• Serves as Client liaison/advocate when necessary.
• Develops and edits operational procedures, processes, and strategies.
• Some travel may be necessary for training & temporary duty.
• Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other Mission management.

Computer Skills

• Intermediate computers skills are required for this position, which include aptitude in the use of the Internet, e-mail, spreadsheets, and maintaining data bases through means of accurately and proficiently entering data.
• Must be knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office Suite & case management software; basic computer and typing skills a must.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to manipulate; talk and listen. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of a Counselor in a Men's Residential Recovery Program. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. .