FT Counselor Transitional Housing

Miracle Hill Ministries•Greenville, SC

About The Position

The Transition Counselor supports guests who have completed the program phase of their recovery and are living in Miracle Hill Ministries’ Overcomers Transitional Housing while employed. The role promotes the sharing of the gospel, gospel-based independence, healthy relationships, and stability. The counselor provides Biblical counsel, accountability, case management, and practical, evidence-based recovery education that is Biblically supported and compatible with twelve-step approaches. The counselor also coordinates appropriate Christian and support services inside and outside the ministry. The position’s duties are performed primarily during second-shift hours and on Saturdays because guests work during weekdays. The counselor oversees transition housing operations and directly supervises a maximum caseload of 48 guests (24 per week), as well as a Part Time Resident Support Person and a Ministry Trainee.

Requirements

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of experience in a related field.
Clean driving record sufficient for coverage under Miracle Hill insurance and willingness to drive.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to speak the truth in love and accurately interpret communication in relationships.
Become AACC certified within one year of employment.
If the applicant is in recovery, at least five years clean and sober is required for eligibility.
Read and agree with Miracle Hill's Doctrinal Statement and Employment Qualifications.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree is preferred.
Mental health training and/or experience in professional mental health fields.
Specialized training in ministry, public or business administration, social science, case management, addictions, problem solving, or decision making.

Responsibilities

Provide counseling support to guests residing in Overcomers Transitional Housing.
Share the good news of Jesus Christ, offer personal testimony, pray with or for those served, and be willing to lead a guest to the Lord.
Model vulnerability to guests when appropriate.
Support guests seeking change from homelessness, addiction, and/or mental health issues through counseling, case management, group facilitation, teaching, and coordination of services.
Coordinate necessary internal and external services for guests and develop partnerships within the community.
Help guests establish and achieve transition goals.
Conduct random drug and alcohol tests on transitional guests.
Maintain the case management database and use approved counseling and case management skills and tools to ensure quality and consistent guest care.
Maintain appropriate communication within and outside the facility.
Attend weekly staff meetings and meet routinely with the Director, Overcomers.
Represent Miracle Hill occasionally through visits and presentations at local churches, businesses, and partner agencies.
Develop relationships with volunteers.
Directly supervise a maximum caseload of 48 guests (24 per week), a Part Time Resident Support Person, and a Ministry Trainee.
Oversee transition housing operations.
Participate in transition guest evaluation and correction.
Perform other duties as assigned by the director.