The Salvation Army USA Western Territory Hiring for COP Counselor at Clitheroe Outpatient at Anchorage, AK  Full Time

General Statement: The Salvation Army is a branch part of the Christian Church and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.

Corps/Department: Salvation Army Clitheroe Center/CIOP Program

Reports To: CIOP Coordinator

FLSA Status: Full Time/40 hours per week; Non-Exempt

Education and Work Experience:

• An Alaska State CDCI is immediately required.
• Must obtain the Alaska State CDCII within two years from date of hire.
• Three years of direct clinical experience in the treatment of chemical dependency, substance use disorders, and dual diagnosis/co-occurring disorders.

• Expert in the knowledge of Substance Related and Addictive Disorders and its treatment.
• Experience consistent with the requirements for Alaska State Certification Chemical Dependency Counselor II (CDCII), though a Chemical Dependency Clinical Supervisor (CDCS) certificate is preferred.
• Must be able to pass ADOC background check and PREA screening.

Scope of Position/Essential Functions: Under the direction of the CIOP Coordinator the COP Counselor will maintain a caseload, facilitate groups, and individual sessions. The COP Counselor will provide case management as needed for individual clients. The COP Counselor will coordinate and communicate regularly with DOC Probation, Parole, or other assigned officers working with individual clients.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Expert knowledge of Substance Related and Addictive Disorders and the treatment there of.

• Skilled in the areas of group, individual and family counseling, didactic presentations, case management, treatment planning, discharge planning, crisis prevention/intervention, clinical evaluation, and documentation requirements.
• Awareness of the legal norms and procedures of the state.
• Knowledge of cross-cultural issues and skill in working with a diverse population.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Strong organizational, verbal and written skills.
• Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, maintain poise under pressure and successfully communicate with a wide range of personalities.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain a case load of clients, developing treatment plans, conducting groups, individual sessions, case management, and ensuring client compliance with assigned curriculum.
• Ability to take initiative and recommend decisions for the betterment of the individuals and their families.
• Effective time and risk management abilities.
• Ability to work in coordination with other organizations.
• Attend meetings required by Alaska Department of Corrections and The Salvation Army Clitheroe Center as need.

Performing other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other management as required.

Software-related Skills: Microsoft Word and Excel required; Microsoft Outlook, working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.

Work Environment: The work environment is located inside in an office setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills: Must be able to understand, follow and give both written and oral instructions and be able to give presentations and be comfortable with public speaking. The employee must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.

Mathematical Skills: Must be able to perform simple calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and apply concepts such as ratios and percentages in practical situations.

Performance Skills: Must be self-motivated, organized, flexible, and possess leadership skills.

Sacred Boundaries and Protect the Mission: Must complete the online course for this area and pass the Background Check required by The Salvation Army for employment.

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead. Ability to operate office equipment. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Ability to access and produce information from a computer. Ability to understand written information. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

ADOC Personnel Management: This job description is for a contract funded employee position to provide substance abuse treatment services under a contract for the Alaska Department of Corrections (ADOC.) In addition to The Salvation Army Human Resource procedures for personnel, all staff working under the ADOC contract must also be approved by the ADOC project manager and will be required to pass an ADOC background check and PREA screening prior to their hire. After hire, the ADOC reserves the right to disqualify, prevent, rescind approval, or remove any staff performing work under the contract, and is under no obligation under the contract to inform The Salvation Army of the criteria for disqualification or removal. Therefore, per the requirements of the ADOC contract, the Salvation Army reserves the right to terminate any employee deemed unsatisfactory to the ADOC.

Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army: The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position statement.

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