Amity Foundation, internationally acclaimed teaching, and therapeutic community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as,Substance Abuse Counselors (Demonstrator). This groundbreaking opportunity will not only allow you to work with our prison programs helping the re-entry 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.
Responsible for providing group and individual sessions and related rehabilitative treatment services to substance abuse students in a residential setting. Provides direct services and related rehabilitative treatment services to substance abuse students in a therapeutic community setting.
The hourly wage is $20.00.
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday
Location: Vista, CA.
What You Will Do:
Leads and participates in group, individual, and therapeutic processes under the supervision of a certified behavioral health professional
Serves as a student advocate
Participates in faculty staffing
Interacts with the student’s family, attorney, probation/parole officer, and other individuals or agencies of significance to the student
Observe, record, and evaluate changes in the student's appearance, behavior, and demeanor
Evaluates emergencies and take appropriate action
Complies evaluate comprehensive social, legal, and personal histories of students
Maintains accurate and timely student records of sensitive nature
Participates significantly with students in determining short and long-range goals and treatment plans
Attends in-service, other training workshops, and conferences
Prepares reports as assigned
May appear in court
Protects students’ health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of student records
Coordinates student activities within the program through participation and demonstration
Provides training and guidance as a role model to students and teaches good work habits
Assists in the supervision of interns and volunteers
Participates in community-building activities, as appropriate to the position
Other duties assigned
What You Will Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field and one-year experience in a Substance abuse or behavioral health treatment facility; OR High School diploma or equivalent G.E.D., and a combination of Behavioral health education and work experience totaling a minimum of two years; OR Knowledge of therapeutic community processes, methods, and design, including small-group dynamics
Knowledgable with basic
Demonstrated ability to relate well to students
Understanding of counseling techniques such as CBT, Motivational, Interviewing, etc..
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressure generated by association with substance abuse students.
Demonstrates proper attitudes and techniques and techniques to residential students
Understand of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse
What We Offer:
100% Employer-Sponsored HMO plan
PPO Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid vacation, sick time, & 11 holidays
401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs
Community-oriented workplace
An organization committed to community action & social justice.
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