Temporary Counselor II/III

Amity Foundation; Avenal (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays

401K, HSA, Life insurance

Job summary

Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching, and Therapeutic Community, seeks compassionate individuals to join as Counselor II/III. This on-site role supports prison and re-entry programs and enhances training in the field.

The Counselor II requires AOD Counselor certification; Counselor III requires certification plus one year of full-time AOD counseling experience. You will deliver rehabilitative programming and work with CDCR staff to help participants progress.

Qualifications

• Certified AOD Counselor required for Counselor II.
• Counselor III requires certification plus 1 year of full-time AOD counseling experience.

Responsibilities

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

Education

AOD Counselor Certification

AOD Counselor Certification with 1 year full-time experience

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

• Education and Experience:
  • Required:
    • Counselor II: Certified as an AOD Counselor.
    • 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.

$32 - $32 an hour

Full-Time On-site Hourly wage: $32.00 Work performed inside a State Prison. Must be certified to be considered. (CAADE, BBS, CADTP, CCAPP)