Counselor II/III - SCC

Amity Foundation; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K, HSA, & Life insurance

Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays

Community action organization

Job summary

Amity Foundation in the United States seeks dedicated counselors to join as Counselor II/III (ISUDT) in a state prison setting, delivering rehabilitative programming within the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program.

You will facilitate CBI classes, conduct individual sessions, document progress, and collaborate with CDCR/CCHCS staff. Certification as an AOD counselor and at least one year of full-time experience are required; compensation is hourly at $33.60.

Qualifications

• Certified AOD counselor at Counselor II or III level.
• One year of full-time experience providing certified AOD counseling services.
• Ability to engage participants daily and work collaboratively with staff.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

AOD Counseling Certification

Group Facilitation

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:

Required:

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

What We Offer:

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

$33.60 - $33.60 an hour

• Full-Time
• On-site
• Hourly wage: $33.60
• Work performed inside a State Prison.
• Must be certified to be considered. (CCAPP, BBS, CAADE, CADTP)