Spiritual Counselor

The Salvation Army Mission:
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.

Job Objective: The Spiritual Counselor will *spiritually counsel individuals with various
disaffiliations including but not limited to addictions, including alcohol, drugs, gambling,
chronic homelessness, etc. They complete counseling and spiritual interviews with
beneficiaries, conduct counseling sessions, teach program related classes, develop, and
track the progress of rehabilitation plans and stay current on the work therapy component.
Maintaining relevant and real time case notes in the Service Point database is required, as
well as adding all completed services that include but are not limited to spiritual
counseling. The typical shift for this position will be 2nd shift (inclusive of evening
hours). Some weekends and holidays will be required.
*All counseling sessions completed in the ARC Programs are classified as spiritual
counseling.

Essential Functions:
1. Conduct in-depth interviews with newly admitted beneficiaries (counseling and
spiritual assessments, self-sufficiency matrix, short form, and full intakes).
2. Assist beneficiaries to understand and overcome social and emotional problems,
through individual/group spiritual counseling.
3. Conduct classes and group sessions for beneficiaries including but not limited to
interactive journaling and group spiritual counseling.
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4. Design and manage individual rehabilitation plan for beneficiaries. Utilize the
program offered by the ARC, and when necessary, ancillary services from other
community agencies.
5. Monitor beneficiaries to evaluate effectiveness of rehabilitation program and
adapt rehabilitation goals and plan as needed.
6. Update the Self-Sufficiency Matrix for each assigned beneficiary (as goals are
achieved) for interim and follow-up progress.
7. Maintenance and security of active online beneficiary files. Secure appropriate
background information from other agencies and institutions. Complete weekly
case notes, weekly rehabilitation plan progress notes and add appropriate services
to each beneficiary file in a timely manner.
8. Follow up on work therapy progress and challenges at intervals established by the
centers policies and procedures.
9. Develop and implement special projects, programs, and services as assigned by
the Director of Rehabilitation Services.
10. Provide statistical information to the personnel responsible for the preparation of
monthly statistics.
11. Assess spiritual needs of beneficiaries, make referrals to Administrator(s) as
needed.
12. Participate in trainings, local seminars, and workshops to enhance counseling
skills.
13. Accurately complete data entry of case notes and services in the current electronic
data management system within assigned deadlines.
14. Support the mission statement of The Salvation Army.