Came to Believe Recovery and Ministries Coordinator -Bakersfield ARC

JOB TITLE: Came to Believe Recovery and Ministries Coordinator 
DEPARTMENT: Program 
STATUS: Full-Time 
SUPERVISOR: Administrator for Program 

PAY RATE: 20.00/hr

The Salvation Army 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. 

Qualifications 

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor credential, Salvation Army Officer status, ministry training, or equivalent experience preferred. 


• Strong understanding of the Twelve Steps, Christ-centered recovery principles, and recovery ministry practices. 


• Completion of Came to Believe Recovery training preferred. 


• Experience teaching, facilitating groups, counseling, or presenting material related to addiction recovery and spiritual formation. 


• Experience providing spiritual guidance, group process facilitation, and basic counseling support. 


• Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities. 


• Active Christian worldview with commitment to support and apply the philosophy and goals of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Program. 


• Ability to train staff, volunteers, alumni, and facilitators in recovery program standards and procedures. 


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn additional software systems. 


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 


• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record preferred. 


• Must maintain professional judgment, confidentiality, and integrity regarding beneficiaries, families, staff, and program matters. 


• If in recovery, shall demonstrate continuous sobriety and freedom from chemical dependency consistent with ARC standards. 

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis. 


• Ability to grasp, push, pull, and move office equipment, files, and supplies. 


• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds. 


• Ability to perform repetitive motion tasks. 


• Ability to communicate clearly in person and by telephone. 

Essential Job Duties                                                                                                          

Recovery Ministry and Spiritual Care 

• Coordinate and oversee recovery ministry programming in collaboration with the Administrator for Program. 


• Ensure faithful implementation of approved recovery curriculum, program standards, and Standard Operating Procedures. 


• Conduct or assist with chapel services, Bible studies, Christian education classes, recovery meetings, and special spiritual events as assigned. 


• Prepare meeting outlines, coordinate participants, and provide altar counseling and spiritual support. 


• Provide spiritual counseling and guidance to beneficiaries. 


• Assess spiritual needs and coordinate referrals or support as appropriate. 


• Serve as a role model of Christian living and recovery principles. 

Came to Believe Recovery Responsibilities 

• Coordinate all Came to Believe Recovery activities and maintain program integrity, doctrinal alignment, and consistency. 


• Train, equip, and support Officers, Chaplains, Counselors, staff, volunteers, alumni, and facilitators involved in recovery programming. 


• Provide ongoing coaching, leadership development, and support for facilitators. 


• Address program concerns, sponsor issues, and deviations from standards promptly and professionally. 


• Partner with counseling and program staff to monitor beneficiary progress and maintain accountability systems. 


• Ensure proper use of program documentation, attendance tracking, and reporting systems. 


• Oversee all phases of Came to Believe Recovery including: 


• Video Series and New Intakes 


• Recovery Assurance and Living in the Go 


• Process Groups 


• Daily Tenth Step accountability 


• Sponsor commitments and sponsor documentation 


• Weekly Step Meetings 


• Support beneficiaries in applying recovery principles as a daily lifestyle of spiritual growth, accountability, and service. 

Counseling and Program Support 

• Cross-train in intake procedures and beneficiary orientation processes. 


• Participate in Case Conferences, review panels, and program meetings as assigned. 


• Assist with curriculum coordination and achievement of program objectives. 


• Assist in maintaining beneficiary records, statistics, and documentation. 


• Support preparation for beneficiary reviews and program evaluations. 

Administrative Responsibilities 

• Perform administrative duties including scheduling, correspondence, file maintenance, meeting notes, and reports. 


• Assist with beneficiary records processing, documentation updates, and compliance tracking. 


• Cross-train in maintaining accurate records in BITS Pro, NSS, Case Conference systems, and other required reporting tools. 


• Cross-train in program support functions, including intake operations, drug screening procedures, identification processes, and related program systems. 


• Prepare certificates, reports, manuals, organizational documents, and program materials as assigned. 


• Attend and support council and committee meetings as assigned.

General Responsibilities 

• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct at all times. 


• Cooperate with Administrators and program leadership to strengthen program impact and compliance. 


• Ensure safety standards and ARC policies are upheld. 


• Perform other duties as assigned. 


• All overtime must receive prior written approval from an Administrator or designee.