Lead Counselor-Pasadena

Salvation Army Careers•Pasadena, CA

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About The Position

The Lead Counselor manages Program staff providing counseling care and education directly to beneficiaries at The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) in Pasadena. Under the direction of the Center Administrator, the role supports effective performance and learning among staff and beneficiaries through teamwork, teaching, and availability. The position works to advance the ARC’s rehabilitation program and its mission to meet human needs without discrimination. The Lead Counselor oversees staffing, intake operations, curriculum, and the intern program, and provides individual and group counseling, educational classes, and related documentation. The employee must follow ARC standards and policies, maintain confidentiality, support the program’s philosophy and goals, and coordinate with the Administrator. Work schedules are set by Management and must remain flexible to ensure adequate coverage; full-time employees may work any full-time shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The stated pay rate is $27.00.

Requirements

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) Level I certification or higher.
One year of experience teaching or presenting material related to rehabilitation from addiction.
Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Access, and ability to learn additional software as appropriate.
Must be age 21 or above.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to make critical decisions and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to track multiple tasks efficiently and complete them professionally and on time.
Professional judgment and integrity in maintaining the confidentiality of information about beneficiaries, families, and coworkers.
Commitment to supporting and applying the philosophy and goals of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Program and its mission statement.
Active Christian worldview.
If in recovery, at least three years of continuous sobriety; no evidence of existing chemical dependency.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, or twist intermittently or continuously.
Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and other office equipment.
Ability to communicate clearly by telephone.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive-motion tasks.
Must be flexible to work shifts as scheduled by Management, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to ensure adequate coverage.

Responsibilities

Recruit adequate staff for program needs in cooperation with the ARC HR coordinator and in accordance with ARC and TSA policies.
Recruit, train, and effectively utilize community volunteers.
Hold weekly program meetings to support communication and teamwork.
Ensure intake operations meet ARC standards and that paperwork and data entry conform to ARCC standards and local requirements.
Ensure curriculum complies with ARC standards and that appropriate teaching objectives and outlines are used.
Recruit appropriate teachers for classes.
Ensure one-on-one counseling is conducted at least bi-weekly and group process counseling is conducted weekly.
Network with local colleges and universities to recruit interns.
Train interns, arrange appropriate supervision, and assign counseling and teaching work to them.
Help beneficiaries understand and overcome social and emotional problems through individual and process group counseling.
Maintain current beneficiary files and document counseling and class activities for assigned beneficiaries.
Develop individual Rehabilitation Plans for beneficiaries receiving counseling.
Help assigned beneficiaries prepare for 3- and 5-month reviews.
Conduct Christian education classes as assigned, lead other groups or classes, and teach in the program’s educational component.
Attend weekly Case Conference and contribute to discussions as helpful.
Provide and maintain counseling statistics for monthly Program reports.
Document and maintain appropriate Progress Notes in beneficiary files.
Assess beneficiaries’ spiritual needs and refer them to the Chaplain as needed.
Attend at least one Wednesday night chapel service each month.
Serve as back-up to other counselors as needed.
Monitor overtime; overtime must be approved by the Administrator or designee.
Coordinate with the Administrator to develop the most successful program and ensure the Program department complies with ARCC review standards.
Travel to events in the area and territory.
Perform other duties assigned by the ARC Administrator.