AOD Counselor II/III - ASP

Amity Foundation; Avenal (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Amity Foundation in California seeks compassionate individuals to join as Counselor II/III (ISUDTP). The role delivers face-to-face rehabilitative programming within a prison and re-entry context, focusing on evidence-based CBI curricula and release planning.

On-site, temp position with no benefits, offering hourly compensation and opportunities to support community reintegration. The Counselor II/III must be certified as an AOD Counselor; Counselor III requires one year of full-time experience

Qualifications

• Needs include AOD counseling certification for Counselor II.
• Counselor III requires AOD certification plus 1 year full-time experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate CBI classes using evidence-based curriculum.
• Conduct class and individual sessions to develop release plans or make-up work.
• Evaluate and document participant progress.
• Document delivery of CBI programming in ARMS.
• Engage participants daily and reinforce group norms and expectations.

Skills

AOD Counseling

Group Facilitation

Documentation

Education

Counselor II: Certified AOD Counselor

Counselor III: Certified AOD Counselor + 1 year experience

Tools

ARMS

Job description

Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching, and Therapeutic Community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as a Counselor II/III. This groundbreaking opportunity will allow you to work with our prison and re-entry programs helping the community and will also enhance your training and experience in the field.

About Amity:

Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building.

Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal

About the Position:

The Counselor II/III (ISUDT) The Counselor III is responsible for the delivery of face-to-face rehabilitative programming services provided in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP).

What You Will Do:

• Facilitate CBI classes, using evidence-based and standardized curriculum to the participants.
• Conduct class and facilitate individual sessions to develop release prevention/action plans and/or provide make-up work.
• Evaluate and document the progress of participants assigned to their classes.
• Document delivery of CBI programming services in ARMS.
• Engage participants daily and reinforce group norms and expectations for participations and completion.
• Work collaboratively with the CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institution, and CDCR contracted staff and
• Other related duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

• Education and Experience:

Required:

• Counselor II: Certified as an AOD Counselor.
• Counselor III: Certified as an AOD Counselor, with one (1) year of full- time experience providing certified AOD counseling services.

What We Offer:

TEMP positions do not offer benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
• 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs.
• Organization committed to community action.
• Community oriented workplace.

$32 - $32 an hour

Full-Time

On-site

Hourly wage: $32.00

Work performed inside a State Prison.

Must be certified to be considered. (CAADE, BBS, CADTP, CCAPP)