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Counselor - Anaheim

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20.60/hr

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 46m ago · Verified live

Job Description

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

* Medical, Dental, and Vision

* Wellness Program Incentives

* Retirement Plan

* Optional benefits, including Pre-paid Legal Service, AFLAC, Pet Insurance

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* Employee Store Discounts

* Great Work Perks Discounts (Amusement Parks, Museums, Services, and more!)

* Employee Referral Bonuses

As our enthusiastic and hardworking Counselor, you will be responsible for (but

not limited to):

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Center Administrator the Counselor is responsible for

managing the Program staff providing the counseling care and education that is

directly provided to beneficiaries. As a team member in the Rehabilitation area,

she/he promotes a climate for effective performance and learning through her/his

attitudes, willingness to teach and learn and availability to beneficiaries and

staff. Encouragement is given to the individual to continue to seek experience

and training, which will enhance her/his ability to work, more effectively with

those who seek Salvation Army services. Recommended Reading: My Brother, New

Frontier, War Cry, and Yearbook.

Essential Job Duties

  • A. PERSONNEL AND STAFFING
  • 1. Recruit, train, and utilize community volunteers appropriately and

effectively.

2. Attend weekly program meetings to assure communication and team support.

B. Intake Operations

1. Ensure intake operations are developed and operated with ARC standards.

2. Ensure all paperwork and data entry is performed as dictated by ARCC and

conform with local requirements

C. Curriculum

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

D. Counseling

1. Assist beneficiaries to understand and overcome social and emotional problems

through individual and process

group counseling.

2. Keep beneficiary files current with proper documentation of counseling and

class activities for those beneficiaries

assigned.

3. Develop individual Rehabilitation Plans for beneficiaries seen in counseling.

4. Assist assigned beneficiaries in preparation for 3 and 5-month reviews.

5. Conduct Christian education classes as assigned.

6. Lead other groups or classes.

7. Teach classes in the program’s educational component.

8. Attend weekly Case Conference and provide input to discussion as helpful.

9. Provide and maintain counseling statistics for monthly Program reports.

10. Document and maintain appropriate Progress Notes in beneficiary files.

11. Assess the spiritual needs of beneficiaries seen in counseling and make

referrals to Chaplain as needed.

12. Attend at least one Wednesday night chapel service each month.

13. Serve as back-up to other counselors as needed.

14. Support other staff of the Program Department as able.

15. Monitor Overtime. All overtime must be approved by the Administrator or

their designee.

F. Other Duties

1. Cooperate and coordinate with the Administrator to mutually develop the most

successful program.

2. Ensure the program department remains compliant with ARCC review standards.

3. Travel to events both in the area and in the territory

4. Perform other duties as assigned by the ARC Administrator.

Qualifications to be considered for this position

* Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor or bachelor’s degree plus at least

1-year work/volunteer experience in the substance abuse field.

* 1-year experience teaching or presenting material pertaining to

Rehabilitation from addiction.

* 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.

Pay Rate: $20.60 hour

Schedule

* Work schedules are determined by Management and employee must be flexible to

always ensure adequate coverage.

* Full-time employees may be scheduled to work any full-time shift including

evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor is responsible for managing program staff and providing individual and group counseling to beneficiaries within the rehabilitation program. They must also develop rehabilitation plans, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure curriculum compliance with organizational standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or be a certified alcohol and drug counselor with at least one year of experience in the substance abuse field. Additionally, applicants must be at least 21 years old, possess an active Christian worldview, and have three years of continuous sobriety if in recovery.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Substance abuse rehabilitationCase managementCurriculum developmentGroup facilitationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft AccessStaff supervisionVolunteer recruitmentCrisis intervention

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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes weekends

Living in Anaheim

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$919k
Typical market rent
$2,759/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Wellness Program Incentives
Retirement Plan
Optional benefits (Pre-paid Legal, AFLAC, Pet Insurance)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Store Discounts
Employee Referral Bonuses