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n$20.00 an hourFull Time
nTHE SALVATION ARMY ADULT REHABILITATION CENTER
nPROGRAM COUNSELOR
nDEPARTMENT: PROGRAM
nSUPERVISOR: ADMINISTRATOR FOR PROGRAM
nGENERAL STATEMENT:
nThe Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
nQUALIFICATIONS:
nnPOSITION TITLE: COUNSELOR
n nSTATUS:
nnnCertified Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Bachelor’s degree plus at least 1-year work/volunteer experience in the substance abuse field.
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nn1-year experience teaching or presenting material pertaining to Rehabilitation from addiction.
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nnValid Driver’s License and Clean MVR
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nnKnowledge of Microsoft Office programs, MSWord, Excel, and Access with ability to learn additional software as appropriate.
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nnAge 21 or above
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nnExcellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
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nnAbility to make critical decisions and work with minimal supervision
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nnAbility to track multiple tasks efficiently, completing each in a professional and timely fashion.
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nnProfessional judgment and integrity in holding in confidence all information pertaining to beneficiaries, families and co-workers.
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nnCommitment to support and apply the philosophy and goals of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Program and the ARC Mission Statement.
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nnActive Christian worldview.
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nnIf in recovery, must have 3 years of continuous sobriety.
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nnNo evidence of existing chemical dependency.
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n nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
nAbility to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel or twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
nnnAbility to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and other office equipment
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nnAbility to communicate clearly on the telephone
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nnAbility to lift 30 lbs.
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nnAbility to perform various repetitive motion tasks
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n nGENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
nUnder the direction of the Center Administrator the Counselor is responsible for managing the Program staff providing the counseling care and education that is directly provided to beneficiaries. As a team member in the Rehabilitation area, she/he promotes a climate for effective performance and learning through her/his attitudes, willingness to teach and learn and availability to beneficiaries and staff. Encouragement is given to the individual to continue to seek experience and training, which will enhance her/his ability to work, more effectively with those who seek Salvation Army services. Recommended Reading: My Brother, New Frontier, War Cry, and Year-Book.
nESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
nnnPERSONNEL AND STAFFING
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nnRecruit, train, and utilize community volunteers appropriately and effectively.
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nnAttend weekly program meetings to assure communication and team support.
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nnINTAKE OPERATIONS
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nnEnsure intake operations are developed and operated with ARC standards.
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nnEnsure all paperwork and data entry is performed as dictated by ARCC and conform with local requirements
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nnCURRICULUM
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nnEnsure curriculum is compliant with ARC standards
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nnEnsure appropriate teaching objectives and outlines are utilized
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nnEnsure appropriate teachers are recruited for all classes
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nnEnsure one-on-one counseling (minimum bi-weekly) and group process counseling (weekly) is done
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nnCOUNSELING
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nnAssist beneficiaries to understand and overcome social and emotional problems through individual and process group counseling.
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nnKeep beneficiary files current with proper documentation of counseling and class activities for those
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n nbeneficiaries assigned.
nnnDevelop individual Rehabilitation Plans for beneficiaries seen in counseling.
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nnAssist assigned beneficiaries in preparation for 3 and 5-month reviews.
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nnConduct Christian education classes as assigned.
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nnLead other groups or classes.
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nnTeach classes in the program’s educational component.
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nnAttend weekly Case Conference and provide input to discussion as helpful.
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nnProvide and maintain counseling statistics for monthly Program reports.
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nnDocument and maintain appropriate Progress Notes in beneficiary files.
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nnAssess spiritual needs of beneficiaries seen in counseling and make referrals to Chaplain as needed.
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nnAttend at least one Wednesday night chapel service each month.
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nnServe as back-up to other counselors as needed.
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nnSupport other staff of the Program Department as able.
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nnMonitor Overtime. All overtime must be approved by Administrator or their designee.
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nnOTHER DUTIES
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nnCooperate and coordinate with the Administrator to mutually develop the most successful program.
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nnEnsure program department remains compliant with ARCC review standards.
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nnTravel to events both in the area and in the territory
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nnPerform other duties as assigned by the ARC Administrator.
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n nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Worksite address
stockton, CA, 95202, US
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