Job Summary:  The Program Counselor provides holistic and Biblically comprehensive case management service to program members including, intake assessment, goal setting, case plan development and Biblical counseling. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Counseling – Time Allocation: 70% 

·        Provide Biblical and integrative counseling in both individual and group settings and guidance to the Bible program participants pertaining to past and present emotional, spiritual, physical trauma and persistent sin issues. 

·        Develop treatment plans that address the needs of program participant.

·        To help them acquire daily living skills including financial management, personal hygiene, appearance, housekeeping skills, and interpersonal and social skills from a Biblical point of view. 

·        Re-enforce and ensure that the Gospel has been presented to the program participant. 

·        Maintain a caseload of 15 to 20 Bible program members. 

·        Work with residents in developing problem-solving skills from a Biblical perspective. 

·        Support, facilitate, and if needed assist residents in reconciliation with family and friends. 

Counseling Administrative – Time Allocation:20 % 

·        Conduct and complete spiritual inventory assessment. 

·        Utilize adverse childhood experience, trauma, anxiety, and general health assessments to determine appropriate treatment plans.

·        Inform all Bible program members of Pacific Garden Mission and New Life Discipleship Program policies and procedures. 

·        Act as coach for Bible program members entering the Bible program as needed. 

·        Coordinate with Coaches on progress of Bible program members. 

·        Provide accurate and thorough SOAP notes and progress report to the Program Manager of the progress of Bible program members. 

·        Assist Program Manager in ensuring that all policies and procedures for the Department are followed. 

·        Complete all required documentations in a timely manner. 

·        Be aware of and seek assistance from Management/Medical clinic of any medical and/or psychological issues the program members may be displaying. 

·        Be familiar with building safety procedures, as well as fire evacuation and hazardous weather plans, and execute procedures and plans as needed. 

·        Assist residents in evacuation drills and emergency situations in the facility. 

Education and Outreach – Time Allocation: 10 % 

·        Teach basic Bible classes, conduct worship services, and follow-up with individuals who make a profession of faith. 

·        Coordinate some recreational activities for their counselees from Bible program. 

·        Coordinate, assist, and oversee PGM Chapel Services as needed. 

Job Requirements/Qualification 

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, Biblical Studies, Biblical Counseling, Social Work or related area. 

·        2 years ministry experience. 

·        Knowledge of community resources and Biblical counseling/social work with high risk population. 

·        Experience working with persons in crisis. 

·        Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. 

·        Good computer skills-Microsoft Office Suite. 

·        Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate others towards achieving goals. 

·        Sound Biblical judgment and detailed and task-oriented with excellent organizational skills. 

·        Ability to work independently in a variety of setting with a culturally diverse population. 

·        Must have a strong respect for confidentiality. Be non-judgmental. 

·        Available to exercise shepherding, wisdom, teaching, and exhortation.  

Preferred Qualifications 

·        Formal training in clinical, biblical, or integrative counseling at an institution.

Work Environment/Physical Demand 

·        Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing and pulling, etc.

·        Must be able to see and hear well.

·        Ability to function at a high level within a fast-paced/intense environment.

·        Occasional lifting of objects up to 30 pounds.

Job Snapshot 

Employment Type: Full-time 

Job Type: Counselor and shepherding  

Industry: Christian Nonprofit 

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, Biblical Studies, Biblical Counseling, integrative counseling or related area 

Experience: 2 years ministry experience 

Manage Others: No 

Requires Travel: Possible