Biblical Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Biblical Counselor

Team : Programs

Classification : Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports To : Lead Case Coordinator

Direct Reports : None

Effective Date : February 2024

Position Summary

The Biblical Counselor is responsible for providing spiritual, mental, relational, and emotional development of Toby’s Place residents. This individual will teach and facilitate spiritual foundation classes and will interact with residents to offer biblically based counseling, prayer support, encouragement, and accountability. Additional responsibility will include developing and undertaking any counseling / therapeutic partnerships within Toby’s Place that will include linking guest to services provided by partner agencies.

Position Qualifications

For Employment with Oliver Gospel

A born-again believer in Jesus Christ being led by God for counsel others

Affirm without reservation Oliver Gospel’s Statement of Faith

Fully support Oliver Gospel’s Mission and Vision Statements

Ability and desire to work in harmony with other Oliver Gospel employees

Be on time and ready to work at the assigned work location on every scheduled day of work

Due to sensitivity for potential impact upon Oliver Gospel’s Program Participants, the use of tobacco

and / or vaping products is not permitted during scheduled work hours or at any Oliver Gospel event

Valid South Carolina driver’s license

For the Biblical Counselor

High School diploma or equivalent required

Female born again believer in Jesus Christ

Documented experience and education relating to ministry to women and children

Documented experience in working well with various races, ethnicities, cultures, disabilities and ages

Knowledge of and experience with a variety of tools to be used for effective life transformation

Proven ability to work independently while staying aligned with the priorities of the supervisor

Knowledge of PC-based software and relevant applications and office equipment

Position Responsibilities

Responsible for the spiritual development of Toby’s Place residents

Provide individual, family, and / or group prayer support

Effectively discern and address areas of trauma in residents

Provide biblically based tools and skills for residents’ inner healing

Document and report session notes in residents’ files

Follow all Mandated Reporting guidelines

Maintain professional boundaries and relationships with staff and residents

Teach and facilitate program classes as needed

Assist with daily operational procedures as assigned

Attend and actively participate in meetings as assigned by the supervisor

Communicate concerns and trends to the supervisor

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Make appropriate referrals as needed

Point of contact for therapy / counseling interns

Core Competencies

Strong team player

Strong listening skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong conflict resolution and crisis management skills

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Clear understanding and application of organizational structure and communication lines

Clear understanding of poverty and the integration challenges in working with various cultures

Ability to identify areas of brokenness and trauma in others

Ability to prioritize with an emphasis on quality and accuracy of work

Ability to use sound judgment in decision making

Ability to perform all duties with integrity and excellence

Ability to honor confidences and keep confidential information

Ability to model a servant attitude

Mental and Physical Demands

Ability to work in a changing, growth-oriented environment

Ability to concentrate and apply mental processes

Ability to work with disruptions, critical issues and emotional individuals

Ability to control emotions while expressing a high degree of compassion

Ability to move seamlessly from one task to another

Ability to participate in travel experiences

Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time

Ability to move about inside the facility to engage employees, residents and / or guests

Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, reach upward and / or outward in performing tasks

Ability to frequently lift, carry, push and / or pull items weighing up to 25 pounds

Ability to engage in limited exposure to health-related issues such as colds, viruses, etc.