What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor - Women's Adult Rehabilitation Program position at The Salvation Army ARC San Francisco?
Job Description
Job Description
San Francisco Adult Rehabilitation Center, Women's Program Counselor $28 Hourly / Benefit Eligible
THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT : The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Our message is based on the Bible. Our ministry is motivated by the love of God.
Our mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor / Bachelors’ degree plus 3 years work / volunteer experience in the substance abuse field.
Must have current CADC Certification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
JOB PURPOSE : To provide expertise and guidance to all counseling staff as well as to counsel and teach beneficiaries of the Adult Rehabilitation Center.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES :
1. Assist beneficiaries to understand and overcome social and emotional problems through individual and process group counseling.
2. Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessment interviews with newly admitted beneficiaries.
3. Keep beneficiary files up-to-date with proper documentation of counseling and class activities for those beneficiaries assigned.
4. Develop individual Rehabilitation Plans for beneficiaries seen in counseling.
5. Assist assigned beneficiaries in preparation for 90 day and 5 month reviews.
6. Conduct Christian education classes as assigned.
7. Lead other groups or classes as assigned by the Rehabilitation Manager.
8. Teach classes in the program’s educational component as assigned by the Rehabilitation Manager.
9. Attend weekly Case Conference and provide input to discussion as helpful.
10. Handle all counseling related issues in the absence of the Rehabilitation Manager, including presentation of the most serious issues to the Administrator.
11. Provide and maintain counseling statistics for monthly Program reports.
12. Document and maintain appropriate Progress Notes in beneficiary files.
13. Assess spiritual needs of beneficiaries seen in counseling and make referrals to Chaplain as needed.
Salary : $28
