Rehab Counselor & Program Educator

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Wellness program

Retirement Plan

Pre-paid Legal Service

AFLAC

Pet Insurance

EAP

Store Discounts

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory in Anaheim operates the Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) and seeks a Counselor to manage program staff, provide counseling and education, and support beneficiaries in a faith-based rehabilitation program. Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, maintaining progress notes, developing rehabilitation plans, and coordinating with program staff.

Qualifications require a counseling credential or degree with experience in addiction

Qualifications

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor or bachelor’s degree plus at least 1-year work/volunteer experience in the substance abuse field.
• 1-year experience teaching or presenting material pertaining to Rehabilitation from addiction.
• 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, train, and utilize community volunteers appropriately and effectively.
• Attend 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.
• Develop individual Rehabilitation Plans for beneficiaries seen in counseling.
• Lead other groups or classes.
• 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 the spiritual needs of beneficiaries seen in counseling and make referrals to Chaplain as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree + 1 year experience in substance abuse field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

Job description

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory in Anaheim operates the Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) and seeks a Counselor to manage program staff, provide counseling and education, and support beneficiaries in a faith-based rehabilitation program. Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, maintaining progress notes, developing rehabilitation plans, and coordinating with program staff.

Qualifications require a counseling credential or degree with experience in addiction