Job Description

The Salvation Army Mission 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 for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that, as an employee of The Salvation Army, they will support a religious mission. This position is in a direct field of Evangelical Christian ministry and serves as a ministry support position.

BASIC PURPOSE

The counselor is responsible for advancing the mission of The Salvation Army as stated above. While all counselors are required to have either experience or formal education in the areas of addiction, counseling and mental health, all counseling is done for the purpose of spiritual regeneration of the individual.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Must have the education, training, and/or experience necessary to work in a rehabilitation setting with beneficiaries.
2. Maintain electronic beneficiary file on each beneficiary with timely notes with at least a bi-weekly update.
3. Facilitate process groups as assigned.
4. Make classroom presentations on program materials.
5. Perform one-on-one counseling with an emphasis on spiritual regeneration and problem resolution with beneficiaries using scripture, personal experience and formal educational learning.
6. Evaluate and present beneficiaries to Program Director for the case review team.
7. Prepare an aftercare treatment plan and discharge summary for each beneficiary who completes the Program.
8. Prepare and submit to the Program Director evaluation and written reports as requested, including but not limited to three-month reviews, five-month reviews and discharge summaries.
9. Attend the weekly Case Conference meeting and provide input on beneficiaries and other relevant program matters.
10. Other duties may be assigned by immediate Supervisor and/or the Washoe County Coordinators/Program Administrator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

1. Minimum one year experience with chemical addicts from various socioeconomic groups or advanced course work related to the study of chemical addiction.
2. Experience or course work in the creation, leadership and management of chemical addiction therapy groups with experience or course work in individual counseling.
3. Academic training designed to develop skills in working in a twelve-step model or be available for said training.
4. Possess basic knowledge of Protestant (Wesleyan) doctrine and the Bible. Willing to adhere to the doctrines of The Salvation Army.
5. Strong verbal and written skills essential to read, write and understand the English language.
6. If the candidate is in recovery, must be able to demonstrate a minimum of two years of continuous and present recovery.
7. References should include a letter from your minister.
8. The successful candidate will support The Salvation Army’s doctrines, vision statements and position statements.
9. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
2. Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects and to reach overhead
3. Ability to lift 25 pounds
4. Ability to operate a computer
5. Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.