Alcohol & Drug Lead Counselor

Company:  The Salvation Army
Location: San Francisco
Closing Date: 24/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

DescriptionSAN FRANCISCO - ADULT REHABILITATION CENTERS HOURLY POSITION: $24/$25 = DOQ/DOELEAD COUNSELOR POSITIONGENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Under the direction of the Center Administrator - Our Lead Counselor is responsible for managing the Program staff providing the counseling care and education that is directly provided to Our beneficiaries. As a team member in the Rehabilitation area, she/he promotes a climate for effective performance and learning through her/his attitudes, willingness to teach and learn and availability to beneficiaries and staff. Encouragement is given to the individual to continue to seek experience and training, which will enhance her/his ability to work, more effectively with those who seek Salvation Army services.QUALIFICATIONS:Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Bachelors’ degree plus 3 years work/volunteer experience in the substance abuse field.1-year experience teaching or presenting material pertaining to Rehabilitation from addiction.Valid Driver’s License and Clean MVRKnowledge of Microsoft Office programs, MSWord, Excel, and Access with ability to learn additional software as appropriate.Age 21 or aboveExcellent organizational skills with attention to detail.Ability to make critical decisions and work with minimal supervisionAbility to track multiple tasks efficiently, completing each in a professional and timely fashion.Professional judgment and integrity in holding in confidence all information pertaining to beneficiaries, families and co-workers.Commitment to support and apply the philosophy and goals of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Program and the ARC Mission Statement.Active Christian worldview.If in recovery, must have 3 years of continuous sobriety.No evidence of existing chemical dependency.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel or twist on an intermittent or continuous basisAbility to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and other office equipmentAbility to communicate clearly on the telephoneAbility to lift up to 30 lbs.Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasksESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: PERSONNEL AND STAFFINGRecruit adequate staff for each program need in cooperation with the ARC HR coordinator, and in accordance with ARC and TSA policiesRecruit, train, and utilize community volunteers appropriately and effectively.Hold weekly program meetings to assure communication and team support. INTAKE OPERATIONSEnsure intake operations are developed and operated with ARC standards.Ensure all paperwork and data entry is performed as dictated by ARCC and conform with local requirementsCURRICULUMEnsure curriculum is compliant with ARC standardsEnsure appropriate teaching objectives and outlines are utilizedEnsure appropriate teachers are recruited for all classesEnsure one-on-one counseling (minimum bi-weekly) and group process counseling (weekly) is done INTERN PROGRAMNetwork with local colleges and universities to recruit internsAdequately train internsEither supervise and/or find supervisor consultant to provide appropriate supervision of internsAssign counseling and teaching assignments to each intern COUNSELINGAssist beneficiaries to understand and overcome social and emotional problems through individual and process group counseling.Keep beneficiary files current with proper documentation of counseling and class activities for those beneficiaries assigned.QualificationsExperiencePreferred2 years: CERTIFIED ALCOHOL OR DRUG COUNSELOR2 years: VOLUNTEER EXPRIENCEEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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