Addictions Counselor

About the role

The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church, provides services to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those in need. The Harbor Light Program at The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division focuses on combating homelessness and hunger, providing safe spaces for children, achieving and maintaining sobriety, and offering hope to the hopeless.

Responsibilities

• Provide substance abuse treatment services including individual, family, couples, and group counseling.
• Develop, review, and update client treatment plans; prepare summaries of cases for consultation; develop aftercare plans in discharge and referral; and follow up on plans.
• Network with other Salvation Army programs and outside agencies to provide quality options for clients in their treatment program.
• Participate in the multidisciplinary team approach and milieu therapy program.
• Attend staff meetings and be involved in the Unit’s staff committees.
• Keep records according to policy and prepare statistical and other required reports.
• Work on either of the two shifts of the Unit, agreeing to periodic shift assignments.

Requirements

• Certified in the State of Illinois as a Certified Addictions Counselor (CADC), or able to obtain certification within 2 years of hire.
• A Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Two years of experience as a Counselor preferred.

Qualifications

• A commitment to the mission of The Salvation Army and an appreciation for faith-based service organizations.
• An interpersonal style that is service-oriented and anticipates and responds to the needs of clients.
• A flexible style that also displays a willingness to learn.
• Able to work as a team member and independently.
• An excellent attention to detail, procedures, processes, and policies.
• A communication and management style that exhibits the principles and values of the Army and fosters team relationships.
• A demonstrated ability to manage projects, priorities, and programs in a constantly changing environment.
• Able to provide individual and group counseling to clients and assess.
• Able to work cooperatively with supervisor, other clinical staff, and support staff.
• A strong sense of integrity and ability to work with confidential material.
• A “hands-on” knowledge of how to effectively work with diversity in the workplace.
• Well organized, attentive to time management, and able to establish a separation of work and personal boundaries.

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage projects and priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Knowledge of substance abuse treatment and counseling techniques.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to accommodate the needs of clients and the program.
• Opportunities to network with other professionals in the field.
• Support for continuing education and professional development.

Pay

$19.83 - $23.79 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Two shifts of the Unit, with periodic shift assignments.