Alcohol & Drug Lead Counselor - Anaheim

PAY RATE: $25.00 hour to $27.00 hour

ABOUT THE ARC:

The Salvation Army (TSA) Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a no-fee program to assist men & women in their journey to complete our rehabilitation program.  We are grateful for the contributions our valued employees make toward the maintenance and effectiveness of the programs.  The organization is indebted to and dependent on the diligence and devotion of its employees.

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM TEAM:

Become part of the dedicated team at The Salvation Army! Together we can continue to serve and impact our local community, through the commitment to “Do The Most Good” at our Anaheim ARC, which supports the Adult Rehabilitation Program. This is an opportunity to promote a positive shopping/donor experience, enhance customer service, problem-solving, and teamwork skills while contributing to the success of our Program and its participants. 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Opportunity for career growth
• Paid time off
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Retirement Plan
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

As our enthusiastic and hardworking Alcohol & Drug Lead Counselor, you will be responsible for (but not limited to):

PERSONNEL AND STAFFING

• Recruit adequate staff for each program need in cooperation with the ARC HR coordinator, and in accordance with ARC and TSA policies
• Recruit, train, and utilize community volunteers appropriately and effectively.
• Hold weekly program meetings to assure communication and team support.

INTAKE OPERATIONS

• Ensure 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 requirements

CURRICULUM

• Ensure curriculum is compliant with ARC standards
• Ensure appropriate teaching objectives and outlines are utilized
• Ensure appropriate teachers are recruited for all classes
• Ensure one-on-one counseling (minimum bi-weekly) and group process counseling (weekly) is done

INTERN PROGRAM

• Network with local colleges and universities to recruit interns
• Adequately train interns
• Either supervise and/or find supervisor consultant to provide appropriate supervision of interns
• Assign counseling and teaching assignments to each intern

COUNSELING

• Assist 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.
• Develop individual Rehabilitation Plans for beneficiaries seen in counseling.
• Assist assigned beneficiaries in preparation for 3 and 5-month reviews.
• Conduct Christian education classes as assigned.
• Lead other groups or classes.
• Teach classes in the program’s educational component.
• Attend weekly Case Conference and provide input to discussion as helpful.
• Provide and maintain counseling statistics for monthly Program reports.
• Document and maintain appropriate Progress Notes in beneficiary files.
• Assess spiritual needs of beneficiaries seen in counseling and make referrals to Chaplain as needed.
• Attend at least one Wednesday night chapel service each month.
• Serve as back-up to other counselors as needed.
• Support other staff of the Program Department as able.
• Monitor Overtime. All overtime must be approved by Administrator or their designee.

OTHER DUTIES

• Cooperate and coordinate with the Administrator to mutually develop the most successful program.
• Ensure program department remains compliant with ARCC review standards.
• Travel to events both in the area and in the territory
• Perform other duties as assigned by the ARC Administrator.

Qualifications to be considered for this position:

• Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC) certified required.
• 1-year experience teaching or presenting material pertaining to Rehabilitation from addiction.
• Valid Driver’s License and Clean MVR
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, MSWord, Excel, and Access with ability to learn additional software as appropriate.
• Age 21 or above
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to make critical decisions and work with minimal supervision
• Ability 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.
• Per California State Public Health Order dated August 5, 2021, the person hired for this position will be required to receive either the single dose COVID vaccine by September 30, 2021 or the second dose of the 2-dose COVID vaccine by September 30th, unless there is an approved medical or religious exemption on file.

Schedule 
Work schedules are determined by Management and employee must be flexible to always ensure adequate coverage. Full-time associates may be scheduled to work any full-time shift including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds when available.