Counselor I (RJD)

Amity Foundation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

401K and HSA

Social justice mission

Community oriented workplace

Job summary

Amity Foundation in San Diego, CA seeks a Registered Substance Abuse Counselor I to support ISUDT in prison facilities. This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site role delivering rehabilitative programming to inmate populations.

You will facilitate classes, document progress, and collaborate with CDCR/CCHCS teams; must be registered with a DHCS-approved organization and obtain AOD certification within five years. Competitive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with an organization approved by DHCS.
• Must obtain AOD certification within five years of registration date.
• Ability to deliver face-to-face rehabilitative programming in ISUDT.
• Experience in counseling and working with incarcerated populations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate CBI classes using evidence-based curriculum.
• Conduct classes and individual sessions to develop release prevention/action plans.
• Evaluate and document progress of participants in classes.
• Document delivery of CBI programming services in ARMS.
• Engage participants daily and reinforce group norms and expectations.
• Collaborate with CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institution, and contracted staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Ethical behavior

Confidentiality

Stress management

Education

DHCS-approved registration and AOD certification within 5 years

Tools

MS Office

ARMS

Job description

Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching and Therapeutic Community, is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with adesire to teach, learn and joinour community as a Registered Substance Abuse Counselor I at out 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.

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:

As a Registered/Certified Substance Abuse Counselor I, you will support the community by delivering face-to-face rehabilitative programming services provided in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDT).

Full-Time

Non-Exempt position (Hourly)

On-site in a state prison

What You Will Do

Essential Duties:

• 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

Required:

Counselor I: Must be registered with an organization approved by DHCS and obtain their AOD certification within five (5) years of registration date.

Skills/Abilities:

• 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.

ADA Information:

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally adjusts or moves objects up to 50lbs. in all directions.
• Constantly remains in a stationary position often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeats motions that may include the wrists, hands and / or fingers.
• Constantly moves from one work yard to another daily.
• Frequently walks on hard or uneven surfaces.
• Required to communicate verbally and in written form.
• Uses all types of vision, such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, to complete daily tasks.
• Assesses the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Occasionally required to climb, bend, stretch, reach or stoop.
• Required to wear comfortable and location appropriate clothing and shoes.

Mental Demands:

• Ability to change directions as a priorities shift.
• Ability to thrive in environment that require the ability to adapt to changing circumstances,
• Ability to cope with occasionally difficult or temperamental students and faculty.
• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress related to the position.

Work Conditions:

• Generally, in an indoor setting.
• Occasionally works in outdoor elements such as precipitation, snow and wind.
• Work is in an incarcerated setting.

Environmental Conditions:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can be loud.
• The temperature in the work environment is generally moderate however can range from hot to cold seasonally.
• Seldom may be exposed to non-lethal chemical agents as administered in necessary use of force security instances.

Travel:

• Occasionally travels locally and operates motor vehicles.

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