Life Recovery Counselor

Description
UGM considers every position one of ministry and a vital and valued part of our team. Therefore, it is essential that all employees of UGM have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Statement of Faith and Core Values. Additionally, employees must be willing to lead and/or participate in Bible study, prayer, devotions and sharing the Gospel.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Life Recovery Counselor works to provide counseling and client management services for individuals and groups. They train volunteer recovery specialists, oversee interns as assigned and facilitate or teach Recovery Program process groups and classes. Overall, this individual assists in maintaining a safe, transforming and supportive environment reflective of the vision of the Union Gospel Mission.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key Result Area #1: Leadership

• UGM's Core Values and their indicators are personally applied and observed.
• Maintain a success matrix with meaningful statistics to substantiate the effectiveness of the ministry by actively updating Waypoint database on a weekly basis.
• Inform the Director of all critical activities and concerns.
• Participate in the outcome-based management process, i.e., SWOTS, SMART goals, one-on-ones, and provide appropriate training as needed.
• Attend team building and planning meetings to discuss the effectiveness of collaboration and programming.
• Attend all required trainings to be fully equipped as a UGM employee.
• Collaborate, share planning, assist and participate in AOH residential activities (exp. Friday Fun, parties, Holiday activities, etc.)

Key Result Area #2: Counseling Services

• Maintain a consistent case load; meet with First Steps residents for assessment prior to Phase 1, meet with Phase 1-3 resident's weekly and Phase 4-5 clients twice a month, or as needed.
• Provide trauma therapy utilizing UGM's standard modalities (i.e., Genesis, Living Stage, Life Span Integration, etc.) as needed or arrange outside counseling for the client within the first 30 days.
• Create an individualized recovery plan-collaborating with clients and other professionals when appropriate.
• Monitor clients written goals in their recovery plan and assess regularly to evaluate and encourage ongoing growth/progress.
• Attend scheduled treatment team meetings; present & review resident caseload concerns, status reports, pass needs, and updates.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established program guidelines.
• Ensure accurate ROIs are in place and current.
• Support the Genesis and Grace based guidelines.
• Integrate Biblical truth and prayer into the recovery process.

Key Result Area #3: Case & Client Management

• Participate in accountability and focus meetings; coordinate staff and residents when necessary.
• Assist in leading community meetings as assigned and actively participate in the self-evaluation process; present at least one personal self-evaluation per tri-semester.
• Identify individual resident benchmarks and evaluate progress at the mid-semester mark prior to client's advancement to the next phase.
• Inform program team of changes in resident's schedule, passes, work therapy, etc.
• Inform teachers and volunteers if client is on sick board.
• Maintain accurate case notes and inform other counselors of any critical information within 48 hours of meeting with client.
• Submit department statistics on a monthly basis.
• Work in cooperation with Voc Ed, Aftercare and the Children's Program Coordinators to ensure each client is receiving necessary services.
• Ensure ongoing accountability regarding resident's money management.
• Develop Transition team and follow up with meetings three months from UGM commencement.

Key Result Area #4: Volunteers & Teachers

• Ensure that volunteers have received a current job description, have completed the interview process and are led with intentionality.
• Oversee Genesis coaches, providing leadership and support for volunteers serving in the department.
• Ensure appropriate documentation is being completed by Genesis teachers.
• Ensure communication is consistent with Genesis Coach and Counselor.
• Meet with Genesis teachers regularly.
• Provide / participate in Genesis trainings and process groups as assigned.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Committed Christian, able and willing to model servant-leadership and interested in being part of a ministry for the poor, homeless, drug addicted and mentally ill. Grounded in the Christian faith as a mature, active member of the body of Christ. In accordance with Union Gospel Mission Statement of Purpose, Statement of Vision and Statement of Faith.
• Strong Interpersonal skills - exercise compassion and discernment while modeling the teachings of Jesus Christ.
• Embrace cultural
• As a unified team member, willing to honor the leadership, chain of command, and standards and ministry objectives of Union Gospel Mission.
• Follows UGM policy regarding addressing and resolving conflict amongst team members, volunteers, & residents.
• Know and able to communicate and embrace UGM's cultural Core Values and their indicators. The Core Values are applied and observed
• Computer literate (Office 365,Word, Excel, Outlook, UKG HR, Waypoint); able to complete documents, reports and accurately record information. Willing to continue education as needed or required.
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal and instructional.
• Must have a teachable spirit and the ability manage multiple emotional and task related variables, listen, and make sound decisions in alignment with UGM's purpose.
• Minimum five years of sobriety, if in recovery.
• Insightful, trustworthy, honest, reliable, model appropriate boundaries, maintains confidentiality and demonstrates strong work ethic.
• Valid Washington or Idaho driver's license- required.
• CPR/First Aid certification - required.
• Yearly TB clearance - required.
• Criminal background check clearance - required.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL FACTORS:
Occasionally = 1%-33%; Frequently = 34%-66%; Continuously = 67%-100%

• Work is primarily indoors and may require climbing three flights of stairs, sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and going from building to building - Continuously.
• Requires working with a diverse population, many of whom struggle with homelessness, addiction and mental illness - continuously.
• Requires a sustained level of high energy, stamina, and the ability to move about the facilities on a regular and ongoing basis - frequently.
• Requires the ability to hear, see, and speak clearly - continuously.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS USED:

• Computer (Office 365, Word, Excel, Outlook, Web-Browser, UKG HR, Waypoint), Copier/printer, Phone, Fax, Breathalyzer, and Drug Testing Kit.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Master's Level Licensed Social Work or Mental Health Counselor - preferred.
• Bachelors in Psychology or Social Work, considered with experience.
• 3+ year's prior related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with chemical dependency, addiction recovery counseling & trauma therapy.

Requirement:
Union Gospel Mission is a privately funded 501 (c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry. Our designated purpose is religious, and we are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished. We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and Statement of Purpose. As such, each employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord. All employees must:

• Be able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in all of the ministry activities of Union Gospel Mission.
• Subscribe to Union Gospel Mission Statement of Faith and Statement of Purpose upon hire and continuously while employed.
• Adhere to Union Gospel Mission Employee Handbook.