The Foundry Ministries - Men's Counselor, The Foundry Farm

Job Description

Job Description

The Foundry Mission:

The Foundry Ministries exists to restore hope and rebuild lives through Christ-centered recovery.

The Foundry Vision:

Permanently transformed lives through Christ-centered ministries.

Counselor Position Summary:

The Counselor is responsible for providing Biblically-based pastoral counseling for male program participants of The Foundry Farm to help the participants end the cycle of addiction.

The Counselor must hold to the mission, vision, and core values of The Foundry. The Counselor must be willing to sign The Foundry's Statement of Faith. The Counselor reports directly to the Foundry Farm Director and the Director of Counseling and upholds the Board of Directors' policies. The Counselor's responsibilities include the duties defined in this responsibility description.

Responsibility Description

Counseling Responsibilities:

· Conduct and document twice-monthly individual counseling sessions with each participant.

· Ongoing review and encouragement of participant Genesis Process Relapse Prevention Plans.

· Initiate, review, and approve Phase 4 transition/home plans.

· Complete, discuss, and document phase evaluations promptly.

· Phase meeting attendance and participation.

· Document counseling notes, which include S.M.A.R.T. goals, using program participant management software.

· Discuss and review initial F.A.S.T.E.R. Scale completion using program participant management software.

· Present and review the initial False Belief Questionnaire using program participant management software.

· Initiate and review the Genesis Assessment parts 1-4 using program participant management software.

· Verify, review, and discuss submitted F.A.S.T.E.R. Scales using program participant management software.

· Respond to ministry communications in less than one (1) business day.

· Conduct same-day data entry utilizing the ministry's program participant management software.

· Maintain 42CFR Confidentiality standards. Ensure that confidentiality is maintained on an interagency need-to-know basis. Don't discuss participants with other participants. It is their story to tell!

· Document spiritual milestones in participant management software (salvations and baptisms).

· Facilitate conflict resolution. Adults speak to each other - Not about each other.

Counseling Best Practices - Assist the Directors:

· Serve as the participant's advocate. Listen to their hearts. Meet their needs. Love the individual.

· Maintain a safe, transparent, and healing environment based on grace, truth, and love. Encourage trust and authenticity without fear.

· Embrace accountability, leading to self-evaluation and personal change. Empower lasting change and discourage dependency.

· Teach and mentor program participants at every opportunity using Biblical precepts and direct scriptural references. Refrain from personal opinions.

· Build healthy, loving, and compassionate relationships with program participants while establishing healthy and safe boundaries. Don't make decisions for people.

· Remain vigilant of the warning signs of co-dependency. Our worth and identity come from Christ, not our performance, results, or metrics.

· Identify participants who require specialized counseling, healing, or spiritual deliverance. Don't address issues that you are not qualified to handle. If in doubt, don't. Partner with the Directors.

· Pray with program participants.

· Start and end sessions on time. It shows respect and sets boundaries.

· Create a clean and organized conversation space. It feels safe and minimizes distractions. Place electronics on "do not disturb" mode or silence them.

· Develop and protect healthy boundaries. Don't share detailed information about your personal life with participants. Never alone behind a locked or visually inaccessible location.

· Facilitate counselor-guided conversations. Talk less and listen more. Watch your and the participant's body language and tone. Be comfortable with moments of silence. Ask open-ended questions to generate conversation. Ask closed-ended questions to narrow conversations.

Case Management - Assist The Foundry Farm Director and Program Manager:

· Staff scheduling and campus coverage - program participants don't supervise themselves.

· Make legal appointments and communicate with appropriate officials. The Counselor represents The Foundry and not the program participant in legal matters.

· Conduct self-harm assessments as necessary.

· Evaluation of workbook completion and study group engagement.

· Data accuracy (same-day data entry) and data accuracy reports.

· Assess the information gathered during intake to determine the services appropriate for the program participant.

· Network with individuals, agencies, services, and other resources within a planned framework of action to achieve the goals of the life-recovery process.

· Provide social services resources to meet program participant needs.

· Develop and maintain statistics and reports as requested.

Spiritual Enrichment:

· Facilitation classes, study groups, Genesis Change groups, and peer groups.

· Develop messages and present them at the chapel and worship services.

Education and Training:

· Personal and professional continued education.

· Complete Discipleship Training Class.

· Attain or maintain professional certifications, licenses, and supervision.

· Participate in organizational meetings and training events.

· Participate in safety training and campus protocols to assist staff and participants in an emergency. Training and drills include, but are not limited to, confidentiality laws, suicide/self-harm assessment, bloodborne pathogen protocol, driver training, and emergency responses, such as fire, severe weather, hostile intruder, and overdose reversal.

· Practice self-care. Take breaks and destress after serious conversations. Seek counsel as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

Cover Letter: Applicants must present a cover letter answering these questions:

· "Why do you want to serve with a Christ-centered recovery ministry?"

· "How has your life experience prepared you to join The Foundry Ministries' team?"

Education :

· High school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency required

· Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

· Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Addiction Counselor, or Peer Support Specialist Certification Encouraged

Requirements:

· Tobacco and alcohol-free

· One (1) year post-recovery program (if applicable)

· At least two (2) years of sobriety following completion of a recovery program

· Proficiency in Microsoft® Office or MAC applications. Google Docs, client management software, and Grammarly software.

· ACE Overcomers Certification preferred. Training provided by The Foundry Ministries.

· Consistent church attendance and active participation.

· Current driver's license or state-issued ID.

· Must have approved MVR and complete Foundry Ministry's driver training to operate a ministry vehicle.

· Strong interpersonal, verbal, and writing skills.

· Comfortable presenting to large groups, facilitating classes, and leading small group sessions.

· Proven ability to resolve issues in a calm and efficient manner.

· Servant leader.

· Quick learner and enjoys the challenge of taking on new assignments.

· Willingness to be a team player.

· Consistently exercises sound judgment and common sense.

· Maintains casual/informal business dress code to represent The Foundry professionally.

Staff members of The Foundry Ministries choose to participate in our grace-based environment by:

· Modeling Christ-like attributes and values through actions, words, and attitudes.

· Maintaining a safe, transparent, and healing environment based on grace, truth, love, trust, and authenticity without fear.

· Embracing the accountability process that leads to personal self-evaluation.

· Teaching and mentoring program participants, volunteers, and peers at every opportunity by using biblical precepts.

· Building healthy, loving, and compassionate relationships with program participants, volunteers, visitors, and staff while establishing healthy and safe boundaries.

· Maintaining a personal lifestyle of integrity, honesty, and responsibility.

· Praying with program participants, volunteers, guests, and staff.

Disclaimers and Limitations:

The above responsibility description defines the general nature and level of duties performed. It is a partial list of required responsibilities, obligations, and skills.

All responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to their health and safety or that of other staff members.

This responsibility description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the staff member occupying this position. Staff members will be required to follow any other responsibility-related instructions and to perform other responsibility-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements represent minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this position successfully, the staff member must possess the skills or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Candidates are subject to a pre-employment drug screen.