Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching and Therapeutic Community, is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with adesire to teach, learn and joinour community as a Registered/Certified Substance Abuse Counselor Iat out 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 Foundationis 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.
As a Registered/Certified Substance Abuse Counselor I,you will support the community by delivering face-to-face rehabilitative programming services provided in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDT).
This is a Non-Exempt position. Hourly wage: $25 - $27 (DOE)
What You Will Do:
Deliver treatment programming services to participants and conduct group and/or individual sessions
Effectively implement scheduled program curriculum. Leads and participates in face-to-face group and individual meetings utilizing motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and other therapeutic processes
Engage participants daily, reinforce group rules and expectation for participation and completion
Works directly with participants to develop and implement treatment/action plans and educate participants about supportive networks as they return to the community
Review treatment plans, evaluate and record treatment progress, records visible changes in appearance, behavior and demeanor of program participants
Maintains accurate, timely, and confidential participant records. Evaluates and documents the progress of participants assigned to their groups
Completes all delivery documentation requirements. 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
Liaise with transition/reentry staff, plans and prepares transitional documents as directed by CDCR for continued community program activities
Works collaboratively with CDCR, DRP, CCHCS and institution staff. Supports and collaborates co-faculty, including but not limited to Supervisors, Directors and RegionalDirectors
Participate in monthly, block, cross-training, curriculum training, technical assistance training, or other training as appropriate
Other duties as assigned
What You Will Bring:
Minimum 6 months of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor
Current AOD Certification with organization recognized by the DHCSORRegistration with BBS or AOD Certifying body, depending on education level
Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse; appreciation for the behavioral, psychological, physical and social effects of drug abuse
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
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:
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
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