Counselor I - (SOL)

Amity Foundation; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401K

HSA

Supplementary life insurance

Social justice focus

Community oriented workplace

Job summary

Amity Foundation in Vacaville, CA, seeks a Counselor I to deliver face-to-face rehabilitative programming in the ISUDTP within in-prison facilities. You will facilitate CBI classes, conduct sessions to develop release plans, and document progress in ARMS.

You will collaborate with CDCR/CDCS staff and contracted personnel while upholding confidentiality and ethical standards; AOD certification and registration are required within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Must obtain AOD certification within five years of registration date.
• Current AOD Registration with an organization approved by 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.
• Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressures of treatment participants.
• Protect and maintain participant health, safety and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Deliver face-to-face rehabilitative programming in ISUDTP.
• Facilitate CBI classes using evidence-based curriculum.
• Conduct class and individual sessions to develop release plans or make-up work.
• Evaluate and document progress of participants.
• Document delivery of CBI services in ARMS.
• Engage participants daily and reinforce group norms.
• Work with CDCR/CDCS staff and contracted personnel.

Skills

AOD certification

AOD registration

Substance abuse knowledge

ISUDTP knowledge

Interpersonal skills

MS Office & ARMS

Confidentiality

Ethical conduct

Tools

ARMS

MS Office

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.

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 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.

$30 - $30 an hour

This is a non-exempt position. Registered Counselor I pay rate is $30/hr. Certified Counselor I is $31.04/hr.