Spiritual Counselor

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Rockford, IL

4d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Spiritual Counselor works at The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Rockford, Illinois, providing spiritual guidance and counseling to beneficiaries facing challenges such as addiction, homelessness, and other life difficulties. The role supports beneficiaries' recovery journeys through spiritual guidance and rehabilitation planning. It is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. The position includes conducting interviews and assessments, providing individual and group counseling, developing and monitoring rehabilitation plans, maintaining beneficiary records, reporting program outcomes, and coordinating with community agencies. The role also involves interactive journaling and group sessions, work therapy monitoring, and special projects as assigned. The work takes place in an office environment with minimal noise.

Requirements

Deep desire to help people experience Christ.
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 is 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 for 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.