Spiritual Counselor

The Salvation Army; Davenport (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Davenport, IA is seeking a Spiritual Counselor to provide spiritual guidance and counseling to individuals facing addiction, homelessness, and other life challenges. The role supports recovery planning and spiritual development within a mission-driven setting.

This full-time position requires evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled, with responsibilities spanning counseling, program management, and documentation to advance program outcomes.

Qualifications

• Deep desire to help people experience Christ
• Personal testimony of God's faithfulness
• Some counseling experience preferred
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth interviews with new beneficiaries
• Provide individual and group spiritual counseling
• Design and manage individual rehabilitation plans
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness
• Lead interactive journaling and group sessions
• Assess and address spiritual needs of beneficiaries
• Maintain detailed case notes in the database
• Track rehabilitation progress and update plans as needed
• Complete Self-Sufficiency Matrix assessments
• Coordinate with community agencies for additional services
• Develop and implement special projects as assigned
• Monitor work therapy progress
• Maintain secure online beneficiary files
• Complete weekly case notes and progress reports
• Update electronic records within deadlines
• Provide statistical information for monthly reports
• Document service delivery and program outcomes

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Computer proficiency

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Tools

ServicePoint database

Job description

Spiritual Counselor

Location: Davenport, Iowa
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

About the Role

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. You'll provide spiritual guidance and counseling to individuals facing various challenges including addiction, homelessness, and other life difficulties. This role is crucial in supporting our beneficiaries' recovery journey through spiritual guidance and rehabilitation planning.

What You’ll Do

Counseling & Assessment

• Conduct in-depth interviews with new beneficiaries
• Provide individual and group spiritual counseling
• Design and manage individual rehabilitation plans
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness
• Lead interactive journaling and group sessions
• Assess and address spiritual needs of beneficiaries

Program Management

• Maintain detailed case notes in Service Point database
• Track rehabilitation progress and update plans as needed
• Complete Self-Sufficiency Matrix assessments
• Coordinate with community agencies for additional services
• Develop and implement special projects as assigned
• Monitor work therapy progress

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain secure online beneficiary files
• Complete weekly case notes and progress reports
• Update electronic records within deadlines
• Provide statistical information for monthly reports
• Document service delivery and program outcomes

Why Join Us

• Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community
• On-the-job training
• Team-oriented environment
• Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!

Qualifications

What You Need

Required

• Deep desire to help people experience Christ
• Personal testimony of God's faithfulness
• Some counseling experience preferred
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Skills & Abilities

• Problem-solving capabilities
• Intermediate computer proficiency
• Ability to manage confidential information
• Strong documentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal abilities

What We Offer

• Meaningful work in spiritual care
• Professional development opportunities
• Regular training and workshops
• Supportive team environment

Physical Requirements

• Regular sitting and talking/listening
• Close vision abilities for computer work
• Office environment with minimal noise

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are returning to work, U.S. Veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.