Intake Counselor

We are seeking an Intake Counselor to work cooperatively with Program staff and maintain a quality intake system and provide counseling to program beneficiaries.

Responsibilities:

• Understand and adhere to The Salvation Army's Christian spiritual approach to rehabilitation.
• Be a part of a team that provides a caring respectful, safe atmosphere for those seeking life transformation through the ARC program.
• Work cooperatively with all ARC staff, beneficiaries and outside agencies.
• Develop and maintain a network of outside referral sources by telephone, letter, and personal contact to: 1) arrange for the referral of applicants to The Salvation Army ARC program; 2) arrange for outside sources to tour and view The Salvation Army program; and 3) make appropriate referrals to resources outside the ARC program.
• Interview, assess, and process necessary paperwork for applicants to the ARC program, striving to maintain a full capacity at all times.  Provide a positive, appealing, and uplifting first impression of the ARC program.  Maintain a waiting list of potential applicants.  Assist potential applicants with the completion of all required forms.  Provide applicants who are not appropriate for admission with resources of other suitable services.
• Facilitate community engagement activities to strengthen opportunities for identification of potential new beneficiaries.
• Ensure tht the house tracking system is maintained and updated daily and weekly.  
• Assist counselor and other program staff in crisis intervention as needed.
• Complete all beneficiary work therapy reports.  
• Work with outside groups to bring in speakers and information that model Christian values of recovery.
• Record statistical information specific to your area of responsibility, to be submitted according to reporting schedule.\
• Cary a case load of approximately 15 individuals which includes case management and counseling of assigned beneficiaries and maintaining files for those on your assigned caseload.
• Conduct 1-2 education classes and/or groups per week as assigned.  
• Operate compliance screen for prohibited substances equipment as required keeping and accurate and up to date record of all test results.  Maintain all equipment, including breathalyzers, to ensure validity and accuracy of results.
• Attend retreats, conferences, and other Salvation Army events as scheduled and assigned (which may include weekend and/or evening time).
• This position will support the work therapy program component of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center by providing beneficiaries with an example of professional conduct and work habits.:

​Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AA/BA degree in related counseling field preferred.
• Previous residential and rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility in work schedule.

This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.  

Benefits included paid sick, vacation, personal and holidays; medical, dental, vision, hearing and life insurance.