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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 I 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:

The Counselor I 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.
Other related duties as assigned by the Contractor.

What You Will Bring:

Must obtain their AOD certification within five (5) years of registration date.
Current AOD Registration with an 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.

What We Offer:

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

Full-Time

Hourly wage: $28.00

On-site

Work duties performed in a state prison.

$28 - $28 an hour

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