AOD Counselor II/III - Temporary Assignment (PVPS) at Amity Foundation – Coalinga, California
Amity Foundation
Coalinga, California, 93210, United States
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Salary:$32.00 - $32.00/hr
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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 groundbreaking 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.
- 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.
- 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
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Coalinga, California, 93210, United States
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