PT Counselor_Recovery Program

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Waterfront Rescue Mission in Pensacola is seeking a part-time Counselor for our Recovery Program. The role provides holistic, biblically centered counseling designed to address root causes behind clients' life-dominating issues, under the direction of the Director of Recovery Programs.

The ideal candidate has strong Christian commitment, relevant master’s level education with experience, and the ability to collaborate with a team, assess progress, connect clients to community resources, and

Qualifications

• Christian Commitment: Must exemplify Christian ethics, honesty and character as detailed in biblical references.
• Education/Experience: Master’s degree in related field; or 5–10 years related experience with aBachelor’s in related field; or equivalent combination.
• Must have knowledge to research and present Christian material non-denominationally; effective presenter of scripture.
• Valid driver’s license and be insurable by WRM's carrier; pass Waterfront’s Background Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and collaborates with client to create a holistic growth plan.
• Monitors progress and quality of life through regular contact or meetings.
• Documents client progress as case notes weekly or per session.
• Counsels with Christian holistic viewpoint; addresses root causes with counseling team.
• Provides Biblical guidance to strengthen client independence from a controlled environment.
• Addresses labor market barriers and helps develop vocational/education transition plans.
• Facilitates outside services (Vocational Rehab, Education Programs, internships, training).
• Communicates goals with community resources and professionals; coordinates services.
• Supports aftercare planning and safe housing for smooth transition.
• Encourages active church participation in local church.
• Performs random drug screening as needed.','Serves as advocate for client (legal, medical, financial, health).
• Acts as mediator during conflicts and crises.
• Represents client as liaison/advocate when necessary.
• Develops and edits operating procedures and strategies.
• Some travel may be necessary for training and temporary duty.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Christian Commitment

Education

Master's degree in related field

5–10 years related experience + bachelor's degree

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 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.

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.

Christian Commitment: Must exemplify and model Christian behaviors and values as well as possess the high level of ethics, honesty, and character as detailed in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9.

Education/Experience: Master's degree from college or university in related field; or five to 10 years related experience and/or training, along with a bachelor's degree in related field from college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Must have knowledge and experience to research and present Christian material nondenominationally.Must be an effective presenter of scripture.Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the WRM's insurance carrier.Must be able to pass Waterfront's customary Background Clearance for the purposes of being able to gain access and enter data into the designated case management system.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• 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:

The computer skills described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• 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 functions of this job. 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.