Trauma Counselor

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Chicago, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center of Chicago exists to express the mission and ministry of The Salvation Army through a safe, enriching, and sacred environment where all individuals have access to opportunities to reach their physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual potential. The Vision of the Chicago Kroc Center is to impact individuals, families and seniors of the Southside while building community, promoting excellence, motivating wellness, teaching character, and encouraging faith. The Counselor will provide trauma-informed supportive services, education, and counseling to clients and their families, who desire assistance with their problems.

Requirements

Certified in the State of Illinois as a Certified Counselor.
Must maintain certification status with IAODAPCA.
Two years of previous experience as a Counselor.
2 years or more of experience working with children and/or adults in a classroom environment.
Experience with a computer-based work environment and an excellent working knowledge of Word.
An interpersonal style that is service oriented as well as anticipates and responds to the needs of clients.
A flexible style that also displays a willingness to learn.
Able to work as a team member as well as independently.
An excellent attention to detail, procedures, processes, and policies.
A communication and management style that exhibits the principals and values of the Army as well as fosters team relationships and effectively communicates information.
A demonstrated ability to manage projects, priorities, and programs in a constantly changing environment.
Must be able to provide individual counseling and group counseling to clients as well as assessment.
Have the ability to work cooperatively with the supervisor, other clinical and support staff.
Must have a strong sense of integrity and be able to work with confidential material.
A “hands-on” knowledge of how to effectively work with diversity in the workplace.
Well organized, attentive to time management and able to establish a separation of work and personal boundaries.
Must be able to work with clients that have poor social skills, suffer from mental illness, and have substance abuse problems.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide each client with positive, professional and quality service; always promoting respect dignity and fairness to each client; while making appropriate referrals which will assist clients in reaching their maximum level of independence.
Services are provided for individuals and families.
Lead a variety of groups including educational, process, and support groups.
Maintain client charts in an organized order and according to policy.
Write and monitor client treatment plans with the client according to program polices.
Arrange referrals for clients to other outside private and public agencies as appropriate.
Attend staff meetings and be involved in staff committees as requested.
Keep records and accurately prepare statistical and other required reports within specified time requirements.
Follow work schedules, which may vary and could include some evening and weekend shifts. Changes in shift assignment may be made according to needs of the program.
Perform all other duties as assigned.