Counselor-Spiritual

Spiritual Counselor - The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center

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.

Join our team in "Doing the Most Good" as a Spiritual Counselor at our Adult Rehabilitation Center. Working 2nd shift, you'll provide spiritual guidance and counseling to individuals facing various challenges including addiction, homelessness, and other life difficulties. This role is crucial in supporting our beneficiaries' recovery journey through spiritual guidance and rehabilitation planning.

Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour

Status: Full Time, 40 Hours per Week

8:00am-4:30pm, slight flexibility with supervisor approval

Occasional evenings and/or weekends required

Benefits:

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and hearing coverage
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Employer-paid basic long-term disability coverage
• Optional voluntary life, short-term disability, and enhanced long-term disability coverage
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Employer-funded pension plan for eligible employees

Key Responsibilities

Counseling & Assessment

• Conduct in-depth interviews with new beneficiaries
• Provide individual and group spiritual counseling
• Design and manage individual rehabilitation plans
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness
• Lead interactive journaling and group sessions
• Assess and address spiritual needs of beneficiaries

Program Management

• Maintain detailed case notes in Service Point database
• Track rehabilitation progress and update plans as needed
• Complete Self-Sufficiency Matrix assessments
• Coordinate with community agencies for additional services
• Develop and implement special projects as assigned
• Monitor work therapy progress

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain secure online beneficiary files
• Complete weekly case notes and progress reports
• Update electronic records within deadlines
• Provide statistical information for monthly reports
• Document service delivery and program outcomes

Qualifications

Required Qualities

• Deep desire to help people experience Christ
• Personal testimony of God's faithfulness
• Some counseling experience preferred
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Skills & Abilities

• Problem-solving capabilities
• Intermediate computer proficiency
• Ability to manage confidential information
• Strong documentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal abilities

What We Offer

• Meaningful work in spiritual care
• Professional development opportunities
• Regular training and workshops
• Supportive team environment

Physical Requirements

• Regular sitting and talking/listening
• Close vision abilities for computer work
• Office environment with minimal noise

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Must pass all applicable background checks.