JOB SUMMARY
The Counselor position provides individual and family counseling, workshops, and family life conferences in order to bring the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to children and their families.
SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS
- A committed follower of Jesus Christ who is comfortable talking about their salvation.
- An active member of a local New Testament church.
- Demonstrates Christlike character, humility, and a commitment to discipleship and ministry to children and families.
- Familiarity with the general theological beliefs of Southern Baptists; agreement with specific truths in the Baptist Faith and Message; and agreement to conduct work in alignment with the Baptist Faith and Message.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide individual, family, and group counseling. Within the 40 total weekly work hours, counselors will strive to have 24 direct client session hours, with a minimum of 20 direct client session hours. Drive time to multiple locations is considered direct session hours.
- Lead conferences, support groups, training sessions, and seminars in churches. When opportunities arise, be available Sunday and Wednesday nights, and provide at least 5 workshops or family life conferences in churches each calendar year.
- Keep regular office hours in the assigned counseling offices, available to handle telephone intakes and inquiries.
- Work closely with the Engagement and Marketing teams to market and promote the counseling ministry when appropriate.
- Keep appropriate records on and maintain confidentially of all clients.
- Turn in weekly paperwork, which will include weekly schedules, statistical reports, and case progress notes.
- Keep counseling skills and Alabama License current to appropriate educational training.
- Be available to consult pastors or denominational leaders.
- Build and maintain relationships with appropriate referral sources (including pastors, school counselors, law enforcement officials, schoolteachers, physicians, and other professional counselors) to generate referrals and to professionally present Pathways service to those communities.
- Engage in professional activities beneficial to the counseling profession, such as: serving on committees, taking leadership roles in professional organizations, etc., to create and maintain a professional network for the purpose of offering and receiving referrals and representing the ministry in a favorable and professional manner.
- Work alongside Social Services team in providing foster parent training.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Positively participate in planning, preparing, and promoting Camp of Champions, as well as actively working in a specific role during Camp of Champions annually.
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
- If all other factors are equal, preference will be given to Baptist candidates in both hiring and job advancement opportunities.
- Depending on ABCH needs, work flexible hours (including weekends) and travel as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work from an accredited college or university.
- Professional Counselor License (LPC or LiCSW) from the State of Alabama. Comparable licensure will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and with others to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency with technology and management systems; willingness to learn new tools.
- Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
- Ability to keep appropriate records on clients and maintain confidentially of clients.
- Experience in individual and group counseling with a wide range of clients, including children.
- Ability to effectively prepare and present information to various groups.
This position description reflects Administration’s assignment of essential functions and responsibilities. Nothing in this position description restricts Administration’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
