Counselor I (ISP)

Amity Foundation; Blythe (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick/holidays

401K, HSA, Life insurance

Social justice & community action

Community-oriented workplace

Job summary

Amity Foundation is seeking a Counselor I to deliver face-to-face rehabilitative programming in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP) at in-prison facilities.

You will facilitate CBI classes, develop release plans with participants, document progress in ARMS, and work with CDCR/CDCS staff to ensure contract compliance. This role requires AOD certification within five years and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Must obtain AOD certification within five years of registration date.
• Current AOD Registration with an organization approved by the DHCS.
• Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse.
• Knowledge of ISUDTP contractual requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills.
• Operational knowledge of MS Office Suite and ARMS.
• Maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressures related to treatment participants.
• Protect confidentiality of participant health and records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver face-to-face rehabilitative programming in ISUDTP.
• Facilitate CBI classes using evidence-based curriculum.
• Conduct classes and individual sessions for release planning and make-up work.
• Document progress and delivery of services in ARMS.
• Engage participants daily and reinforce group norms for participation.
• Collaborate with CDCR/CDCS headquarters, local institutions and staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Ethical conduct

Team collaboration

Education

AOD certification within five years

Current AOD Registration with an organization approved by the DHCS

Tools

MS Office

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 I at our in-prison facilities. This groundbreaking opportunity not only will be working in our prison programs to help the inmate population but will also enhance your training and experience in the field.

Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal

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.

About the Position:

The Counselor I 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.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Contractor.

What You Will Bring:

• Must obtain their AOD certification within five (5) years of registration date.
• Current AOD Registration with an organization approved by the DHCS.
• Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse; appreciation for the behavioral, psychological, physical and social effects of drug abuse.
• Knowledge of contractual requirements of ISUDTP is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills.
• Operational knowledge of MS Office Suite and ARMS.
• Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressures generated by association with substance abuse treatment participants. Demonstrate ethical behavior in order to maintain professional standards and safeguard the participants.
• Protect and maintain program participants’ health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and participant information.

What We Offer:

• Employer-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid vacation, sick time, &holidays.
• 401K, HSA, & Supplementary Life insurance programs.
• An organization committed to social justice and community action.
• A Community-oriented workplace.

$28 - $28 an hour

This is a non-exempt position. The pay rate is $28/hr.