Recovery Ministry Coordinator-Bakersfield ARC

JOB TITLE: Recovery Ministry Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Program

STATUS: Full-Time

PAY RATE:19.50/hr

SUPERVISOR: Administrator for Program

GENERAL STATEMENT:
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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Salvation Army Officer, Minister, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, or Bachelor's degree with 1-year
relevant experience.
* 1-year experience teaching or presenting material related to rehabilitation from addiction.
* Strong organizational and administrative skills; ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
* Active Christian worldview.
* Experience in counseling, including group process and spiritual guidance.
* Ability to operate standard office equipment and Microsoft Office programs.
* Valid Driver's License and clean MVR.
* Must be at least 21 years of age.
* If in recovery, must have 3 years of continuous sobriety and no evidence of current chemical dependency.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to make critical decisions and maintain confidentiality.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
* Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files and equipment.
* Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
* Ability to perform various repetitive motion tasks.
* Ability to communicate clearly in person and by phone.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
SPIRITUAL CARE & CHAPEL RESPONSIBILITIES*

Assist with and when necessary or assigned Conduct Chapel services on Wednesday nights, Sunday mornings,
and special occasions.
* Prepare meeting outlines, coordinate service participants, and provide altar counseling.
* Coordinate Bible studies and Christian education classes.
* Provide spiritual counseling and support to beneficiaries.
* Assess spiritual needs during counseling sessions and refer to support as needed.

COUNSELING & PROGRAM DUTIES
* Cross-trained to conduct intake interviews, including orientation to religious programming.
* Assist in maintaining accurate and confidential beneficiary records and statistics.
* Assist in preparation for 3- and 5-month reviews; serve on review panels as assigned.
* Participate in weekly Case Conferences and other program meetings.
* Assist in coordinating program curriculum classes and ensure objectives are met.

ADMINISTRATIVE & SUPPORT TASKS

* Perform administrative tasks: correspondence, scheduling, file maintenance, meeting minutes.
* Assist in processing and updating beneficiary files and program records (e.g., BITS and Case Conference
Reporter).
* Cross-trained in intake operations, drug screening, ID badges, Megan's Law checks.
* Prepare and submit monthly and special reports as assigned.
* Cross-trained in Coordinating food stamp applications and maintain eligibility compliance with Social Services.
* Prepare certificates for graduation ceremonies.
* Assist in maintaining updated organizational charts, manuals, and procedural documents.

OTHER DUTIES
* Maintain professional judgment and confidentiality at all times.
* Serve as a role model for beneficiaries.
* Ensure safety measures are upheld according to ARC and legal standards.
* Cooperate with Administrators to strengthen program impact and compliance.
* Perform other written or verbal duties as assigned.
* All overtime must have written approval by an Administrator or designee.