Lead Counselor-Pasadena

The Salvation Army Southern California•Pasadena, CA

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About The Position

The Lead Counselor manages Program staff who provide counseling care and education directly to beneficiaries at The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in Pasadena. Under the direction of the Center Administrator, the Lead Counselor supports an effective environment for performance and learning through teamwork, teaching, and availability to beneficiaries and staff. The role supports the ARC’s rehabilitation program and mission, and works with the Administrator to develop a successful program that complies with ARC standards. The Lead Counselor oversees personnel and staffing, intake operations, curriculum, the intern program, and counseling services. Counseling work includes individual and group support, rehabilitation planning, documentation, teaching, and coordinating with other staff and the Chaplain. The position may require travel to local and territorial events, and a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Pay rate is $27.00.

Requirements

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) Level I or higher certification.
One year of experience teaching or presenting material related to rehabilitation from addiction.
Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Access, and ability to learn additional software.
Age 21 or older.
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.

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 are developed and operated according to ARC standards.
Ensure required paperwork and data entry are completed according 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 weekly.
Network with local colleges and universities to recruit interns.
Train interns and arrange appropriate supervision, either directly or through a supervisor consultant.
Assign counseling and teaching duties to interns.
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 seen in counseling.
Help assigned beneficiaries prepare for three- and five-month reviews.
Conduct Christian education classes as assigned and lead other groups or classes.
Teach classes in the program’s educational component.
Attend weekly case conferences 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 the spiritual needs of beneficiaries in counseling and refer them to the Chaplain as needed.
Attend at least one Wednesday night chapel service each month.
Provide backup to other counselors as needed.
Monitor overtime; obtain approval for all overtime from the Administrator or designee.
Coordinate with the Administrator to develop the most successful program.
Ensure the Program department complies with ARCC review standards.
Travel to events in the local area and territory.
Perform other duties as assigned by the ARC Administrator.
Maintain flexible availability to ensure adequate coverage; work schedules are determined by management and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.