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Essential Functions:
- Conduct in-depth interviews with newly admitted beneficiaries (counseling and spiritual assessments, self-sufficiency matrix, short form, and full intakes).
- Assist beneficiaries to understand and overcome social and emotional problems, through individual/group spiritual counseling.
- Conduct classes and group sessions for beneficiaries including but not limited to interactive journaling and group counseling.
- Design and manage individual rehabilitation plans for beneficiaries. Utilize the program offered by the ARC, and when necessary, ancillary services from other community agencies.
- Monitor beneficiaries to evaluate effectiveness of rehabilitation program and adapt rehabilitation goals and plan as needed.
- Update the Self-Sufficiency Matrix for each assigned beneficiary (as goals are achieved) for interim and follow-up progress.
- Maintenance and security of active online beneficiary files. Secure appropriate background information from other agencies and institutions. Complete weekly case notes, weekly rehabilitation plan progress notes and add appropriate services to each beneficiary file in a timely manner.
- Prepare formal work therapy evaluations and adjustment reports at intervals established by the centers policies and procedures. Partner with the work therapy supervisor in providing a therapeutic environment at the work therapy sites.
- Develop and implement special projects, programs, and services as assigned by the Director of Rehabilitation Services.
- Provide statistical information to the personnel responsible for the preparation of monthly statistics.
- Assess spiritual needs of beneficiaries, make referrals to Chaplain or Administrator as needed.
- Participate in In-Service Training and local seminars/workshops to enhance counseling skills.
- Accurately complete data entry of case notes and services in current electronic data management system within assigned deadlines.
- Support the mission statement of The Salvation Army.
Minimum 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 essential functions.
Minimum of a bachelor's degree required in counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of two years related experience and/or training in addiction, recovery and/or spiritual counseling.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from beneficiaries, agencies, or the community. Abilities to effectively present information to administration, beneficiaries, and/or public groups.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of materials furnished in written, oral or schedule form.
Intermediate computer skills in word processing and online data management.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.