Counselor II/III - (SCC)

Amity Foundation; James Town (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays

401K, HSA, & Life insurance

Social justice & community action

Community-oriented workplace

Job summary

Amity Foundation is seeking compassionate individuals to join our prison program as Counselor II. The role involves delivering face-to-face rehabilitative services in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP) and facilitating classes to help inmates develop release plans.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, collaborating with CDCR/CCHCS headquarters and staff, and maintaining participant confidentiality while applying evidence-based curricula.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and professional standards.
• Knowledge of ISUDTP contractual requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver face-to-face rehabilitative programming in ISUDTP.
• Facilitate CBI classes using standardized curriculum.
• Conduct individual sessions and develop release prevention plans.
• Evaluate and document participant progress.
• Document delivery of CBI services in ARMS.
• Collaborate with CDCR/CCHCS and contracted staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Ethical conduct

Sensitivity under pressure

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AOD Certification

Tools

ARMS

Job description

Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed teaching and therapeutic community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach and learn. Join the team as a
Counselor II, create change with our programs in the many prison facilities seeking assistance. This ground breaking opportunity gives you the chance to work in our prison programs to help the inmate population, 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 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 by the Contractor

What You Will Bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current AOD Certification with 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.