Spiritual Counselor

The Salvation Army Central Territory•Rockford, IL

About The Position

The Spiritual Counselor provides spiritual guidance and counseling to beneficiaries facing challenges such as addiction, homelessness, and other life difficulties. The role supports beneficiaries’ recovery through spiritual counseling and rehabilitation planning in a mission-driven, team-oriented environment. The position is based in Rockford, Illinois, and is full-time at 40 hours per week, with evenings, weekends, and holidays scheduled. The employer provides on-the-job training and professional development opportunities, including regular training and workshops.

Requirements

A deep desire to help people experience Christ.
A personal testimony of God’s faithfulness.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Problem-solving capabilities.
Intermediate computer proficiency.
Ability to manage confidential information.
Strong documentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal abilities.

Nice To Haves

Some counseling experience preferred.

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 beneficiaries’ spiritual needs.
Maintain detailed case notes in the Service Point database.
Track rehabilitation progress and update plans as needed.
Complete Self-Sufficiency Matrix assessments.
Coordinate with community agencies to arrange 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.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and hearing coverage.
Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
Employer-paid basic long-term disability coverage.
Optional voluntary life, short-term disability, and enhanced long-term disability coverage.
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Flexible spending accounts.
403(b) retirement savings plan.
Employer-funded pension plan for eligible employees.
Employee discount.
Employee Assistance Program.
On-the-job training.
Professional development opportunities, regular training, and workshops.