Spiritual Counselor

Location: St. Louis, MO
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and hearing coverage, voluntary life insurance, competitive pension plan, opt-in 403(b) retirement plan, vacation, sick, personal days and holiday pay.

About the Role

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. You'll provide spiritual guidance and counseling to individuals facing various challenges including addiction, homelessness, and other life difficulties. This role is crucial in supporting our beneficiaries' recovery journey through spiritual guidance and rehabilitation planning.

What You’ll Do

Counseling & Assessment

Conduct in-depth interviews with new beneficiaries
Provide individual and group spiritual counseling
Design and manage individual rehabilitation plans
Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness
Lead interactive journaling and group sessions
Assess and address spiritual needs of beneficiaries

Program Management

Maintain detailed case notes in Service Point database
Track rehabilitation progress and update plans as needed
Complete Self-Sufficiency Matrix assessments
Coordinate with community agencies for additional services
Develop and implement special projects as assigned
Monitor work therapy progress

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain secure online beneficiary files
Complete weekly case notes and progress reports
Update electronic records within deadlines
Provide statistical information for monthly reports
Document service delivery and program outcomes

Why Join Us

Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community
On-the-job training
Team-oriented environment
Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!

Qualifications

What You Need

Required

Deep desire to help people experience Christ
Personal testimony of God's faithfulness
Some counseling experience preferred
Strong communication and presentation skills

Skills & Abilities

Problem-solving capabilities
Intermediate computer proficiency
Ability to manage confidential information
Strong documentation skills
Excellent interpersonal abilities

What We Offer

Meaningful work in spiritual care
Professional development opportunities
Regular training and workshops
Supportive team environment

Physical Requirements

Regular sitting and talking/listening
Close vision abilities for computer work
Office environment with minimal noise

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are returning to work, U.S. Veterans, people with disabilities, people impacted by the justice system, and people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

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