Supervising Counselor - ISP

Amity Foundation; Blythe (CA); Híbrido; USD 43.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

401K, HSA, & Life insurance

Community action oriented workplace

Descripción de la vacante

Amity Foundation is seeking a Supervising Counselor to lead face-to-face rehabilitative services within the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP). This role operates in an environment that includes prison and re-entry settings, offering opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to community rehabilitation.

The role requires AOD Counselor certification with at least two years of experience, strong organizational leadership, and proficiency with ARMS and MS Office.

Formación

• Certified AOD Counselor with DHCS-recognized cert.
• Two years of experience as a certified AOD counselor.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage programs.
• Knowledge of ISUDTP or related contracts is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise approximately six AOD staff.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide coaching.
• Monitor Contractor staff performance, including corrective actions.
• Assess and monitor progress toward AOD certification.
• Oversee orientation and intake processes for new participants.
• Coordinate and supervise OMCP Mentors and ensure internship hours.

Conocimientos

Staff supervision

Coaching

Documentation

MS Office

ARMS system

Communication skills

Educación

AOD Counselor certification

Two years experience as AOD counselor

Herramientas

ARMS

MS Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

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 aSupervising Counselor. 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

Job Summary:

The Supervising Counselor is responsible for supervising the delivery of face-to-face rehabilitative programming services provided in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP).

What You Will Do

Essential Duties:

• Supervise approximately six (6) AOD Counseling/Peer Navigator staff
• Evaluate staff performance and provide applicable coaching and training
• Track and monitor Contractor staff performance, including implementing corrective measures as needed
• Assess and regularly monitor counseling staff progress toward achieving and maintaining a valid AOD certification
• Supervise the orientation and intake processes of all participants newly assigned to programming
• Approve and monitor SUD relapse prevention/CBI action plan development
• Track all participants (names, counselor assignments, readiness to change, progress on plans, program stage, etc.)
• Provide training, oversight, and monitoring of all ARMS documentation to ensure compliance with the agreement
• Provide training to AOD Counseling staff, including OMCP Mentors
• Coordinate and supervise OMCP Mentors assigned to the program
• Provide support and resources to ensure OMCP Mentors complete the work‑experience portion of certification, including practice of all twelve Core Functions
• Provide verification of internship hours for AOD Counseling staff and OMCP Mentors
• Verify and record each OMCP Mentor’s monthly internship hours by the 5th of each month using the CDCR OMCP Verification of Internship Hours form in ARMS
• Work collaboratively with CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institutions, and CDCR‑contracted staff
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

Education and Experience:

Required: Certified as an AOD Counselor with an organization approved by DHCS and Two (2) years of experience as a certified AOD counselor

Preferred: NONE

Certifications or Licenses:

Required:

• Current AOD Certification with organization recognized by the DHCS OR a Licensed professional as required by contract.

Preferred: NONE

Skills/Abilities:

• Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse; appreciation for the behavioral, psychological, physical and social effects of drug abuse.
• Excellent organization, leadership and time management skill.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi task.
• 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

TEMP positions do not offer benefits.

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

$38 - $38 an hour

Hourly Wage is dependent on Registration / Certification status