What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spiritual Counselor position at The Salvation Army Central Territory?
Spiritual Counselor
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time- 40hrs/weekly
Schedule: Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, overnight shifts, and holidays as needed
Benefits:
Insurance & Financial
· Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and hearing coverage
· Prescription drug plan
· Voluntary life insurance
· Competitive pension plan
· 403(b) retirement savings plan (immediate eligibility)
Paid Time Off
· Vacation days (accrual begins after first month, eligible after 90 days)
· Paid sick days
· Personal days
· Floating holidays
· Paid holidays (immediate eligibility)
About the Role
At The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, your work directly supports individuals on their recovery journey. As a Spiritual Counselor, you will provide spiritual counseling, support, guidance, and rehabilitation planning to beneficiaries experiencing challenges such as substance use disorders, gambling addiction, chronic homelessness, and other life disruptions. You will help individuals develop meaningful goals, track their progress, and encourage personal growth while supporting The Salvation Army's mission
What You’ll Do
- Conduct spiritual assessments, interviews, and intakes for newly admitted beneficiaries
- Provide individual and group spiritual counseling sessions
- Lead educational classes, interactive journaling groups, and recovery-focused activities
- Develop and manage individualized rehabilitation plans
- Monitor beneficiary progress and adjust rehabilitation goals as needed
- Maintain accurate case notes, service records, and rehabilitation documentation in electronic systems
- Update beneficiary progress using self-sufficiency and program assessment tools
- Coordinate referrals and connect beneficiaries with additional resources when appropriate
- Follow up on work therapy participation and address challenges impacting progress
- Assess spiritual needs and provide guidance consistent with The Salvation Army mission
- Assist with special projects, programs, and services assigned by leadership
- Participate in trainings, workshops, and professional development opportunities
- Prepare and maintain statistical and program-related documentation
- Support a positive, recovery-focused environment for beneficiaries
Training Provided
- Paid training on program policies, documentation requirements, and counseling procedures
- Ongoing coaching and support from leadership
- Opportunities for professional development and skill building
- Training related to recovery services, spiritual support, and beneficiary engagement
Why Join Us
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals working toward recovery
- Mission-driven work that supports hope, healing, and personal transformation
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities to grow within The Salvation Army
- Employee Assistance Program and additional benefits
- Be part of an organization committed to serving the community without discrimination
Qualifications:
Required
- Strong desire to help individuals overcome personal challenges and achieve recovery goals
- Ability to build rapport and maintain professional boundaries with beneficiaries
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to facilitate group discussions and educational classes
- Ability to maintain confidential records and accurate documentation
- Intermediate computer skills, including word processing and electronic data entry
- Ability to identify problems, evaluate situations, and develop appropriate solutions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Support for The Salvation Army's mission and values
- High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred
- Previous counseling, case management, social services, ministry, recovery support, or human services experience
- Experience working with individuals affected by addiction, homelessness, or other life challenges
- Experience facilitating groups, classes, or educational programming
- Familiarity with electronic case management or data management systems
- Experience in faith-based, nonprofit, or recovery-focused environments
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.