Program Coordinator

LOCATION: Albuquerque Adult Rehabilitation Program

STATUS:  FT/40 hrs/wk (Flex schedule required)

MISSION 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.

The ARP Program Coordinator is responsible for all supervision and development of the Rehabilitation program, including partnerships with local agencies, supervision and coordination of staff and volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred: Master’s degree in social work, counseling or psychology
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or counseling required
• Experience may substitute for education on a 2:1 ratio
• Minimum four years’ experience in residential substance abuse programs
• Active Christian who supports The Salvation Army’s religious foundation for recovery
• Ability to establish implement working relationships with other local organizations
• Must be able to work multiple evenings on a regular weekly basis, and some weekends
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literate in MS Office Products
• Valid New Mexico Driver’s License with a clean driving record
• Must pass TSA fleet safety e-learning module
• Ability to schedule, lead and manage group sessions
• Ability to work effectively with others with demonstrated leadership qualities
• Integrity, resourcefulness, initiative and evidence of self-improvement
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Professional judgment & integrity in, managing information pertaining to beneficiaries, families & co-workers.  
• Ability to pass a criminal background check

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain an excellent working relationship with local certified counseling firms
• Ensure all beneficiaries are given the opportunity to be interviewed by counseling personnel
• Ensure all beneficiaries have the option to receive weekly counseling by certified counseling staff
• Ensure all beneficiaries files are up to date and appropriate paperwork completed in a timely manner
• Monitor/coordinate work therapy assignments with resident and warehouse managers
• Ensure curriculum and program activities are in compliance to ARP/ARC standards
• Implement creative activities for the men, in conjunction with counselling firm(s)
• Supervise Resident Managers and Intake Worker, ensuring their work is appropriately carried out
• Lead staff meetings and complete regular evaluations of staff as appropriate
• Support and participate in spiritual component of program as needed
• Arrange to have taught, or teach assigned classes, as qualified
• Preparation and maintenance of reports and records required by ARP policy
• Develop networking relationships with community agencies & advise them of services available and encourage appropriate referrals.
• Ensure beneficiaries are appropriately guided in the development of an aftercare program
• Other duties as may be assigned for the efficient operation of the program

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

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 in order to meet the physical requirements of the position.  The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis.   The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.