Supervising Counselor (Temporary Assignment) - SVSP

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 Certified Substance Abuse Counselor - Supervising 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:
As a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor - Supervising, you will support the community by delivering face-to-face rehabilitative programming services provided in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP).

This position is located onsite at Correctional Training Facility - Soledad Prison Road off Highway 101N, Soledad, CA 93960.

What You Will Do::
• Delivers treatment programming services to participants and conduct group and/or individual sessions.
• Supervises approximately eight (8) AOD Counseling staff and evaluate staff performance and provide applicable coaching and training.
• Maintains knowledge of the AOD certification process and regularly monitor counseling staff progress towards achieving and maintaining valid AOD certification.
• Supervises the orientation and intake processes of all participants newly assigned to programming; e. Approve and monitor treatment/action plan development.
• Tracks all participants (i.e. names of all participants in the program, counselors assigned to participants, stage of program participation, etc.).
• Completes all delivery documentation requirements per contractual obligations in ARMS. Summarizes participants’ background, treatment plan, and recovery process outcomes.
• Prepares accurate, concise, informative reports, records and plans that are consistent with Amity standards, and complies with applicable clinical and administrative rules.
• Provides training, oversight and monitoring of all ARMS documentation to ensure compliance with the terms of contract agreement.
• Provides training to AOD Counseling staff, including OMCP Mentors. Responsible for the coordination and supervision of OMCP Mentors assigned to the program.
• Provides support and additional resources to ensure OMCP Mentors complete the work experience portion of the certification process, including practice of all twelve (12) Core Functions.
• Provides clinical verification of internship hours for AOD Counseling staff and OMCP Mentors. Verify and record each OMCP Mentor’s monthly internship hours accrued during the previous month.
• Works collaboratively with CDCR, DRP, CCHCS and institution staff. Supports and collaborates co-faculty, including but not limited to Supervisors, Directors and Regional Directors.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring: :
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a social service-related field and one (1) year of experience providing SUDT services, as a certified AOD Counselor, at a responsibility no less than a Counselor III; OR
• An Associate’s Degree in a social service-related field and two (2) years of experience providing SUDT services, as a certified AOD Counselor, at a responsibility no less than a Counselor III; OR
• Three (3) or more years of experience providing SUDT services, as a certified AOD Counselor, at a responsibility no less than a Counselor III.
• Current AOD Certification with an organization recognized by the DHCS OR a Licensed professional.
• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and communication skills.
• Operational knowledge of MS Office Suite and ARMS (preferred).
• Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressures generated by association with substance abuse treatment 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.