Counselor; Rehabilitation Counselor - Woman's Program San Francisco ARC

BENEFIT ELIGIBLE/NON-EXEMPT

The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no-fee program to assist men & women in their journey to complete our rehabilitation program. We are grateful for the contributions our valued employees make toward the maintenance and effectiveness of the programs. The organization is indebted to and dependent on the diligence and devotion of its employee

GENERAL STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Center Administrator - Our Counselor is responsible for providing expertise and guidance to all counseling staff as well as to counsel and teach beneficiaries of the Adult Rehabilitation Centers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Bachelor's degree plus 3 years work/volunteer experience in the substance abuse field
* 1-year experience teaching or presenting material pertaining to Rehabilitation from addiction.
* Age 21 or above
* Current valid California Driver's License
* Ability to make critical decisions and work with minimal supervision
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, MSWord, Excel, and Access with ability to learn additional software as appropriate
* Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
* Assist beneficiaries to understand and overcome social and emotional problems through individual and
process group counseling utilizing ARCC approved curriculum/workbooks.
* Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessment interviews with newly admitted beneficiaries.
* Keep beneficiary files up-to-date with proper documentation of counseling and class activities for those
beneficiaries assigned.
* Develop individual Rehabilitation Plans for beneficiaries seen in counseling.
* Assist assigned beneficiaries in preparation for 90 day and 5-month reviews.
* Conduct Christian education classes as assigned.
* Lead other groups or classes as assigned by the Lead Counselor.
* Teach classes in the program's educational component as assigned by the Lead Counselor.
* Attend weekly Case Conference and provide input to discussion as helpful.
* Handle all counseling related issues in the absence of the Lead Counselor, including presentation of the
most serious issues to the Administrator.
* Provide and maintain counseling statistics for monthly Program reports.
* Document and maintain appropriate Progress Notes in beneficiary files.
* Assess spiritual needs of beneficiaries seen in counseling and make referrals to Chaplain as needed.
* Attend at least one Wednesday night chapel service each month.
* Serve as back-up to other counselors as needed.
* Cross train to cover Intake Coordinator and/or Program Aide Duties as necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel or twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
* Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and other office equipment
* Ability to communicate clearly on the telephone
* Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
* Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks