AOD Supervising Counselor - (Vacaville - SOL)1 at Amity Foundation

Vacaville, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

38.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Staff Supervision, Performance Evaluation, Case Management, SUD Relapse Prevention, CBI Action Planning, Clinical Documentation, Interpersonal Communication, Time Management, Leadership, MS Office Suite, ARMS Software, Ethical Behavior

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

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 Supervising Counselor. This groundbreaking opportunity will allow you to work with our prison and re-entry programs helping the community 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 Supervising Counselor supports the Program Director and Associate Program Director in the day-to-day programming activities, provides direct supervision to the AOD Counselors and OMCP Mentors, and assists in providing program coverage including, but not limited to CBI program components. \n What you will do: Supervise approximately six (6) AOD Counseling/Peer Navigator staff. Evaluate staff performance and provide applicable coaching and training. Track and monitor Contractor staff performance, including implementing corrective measures as needed. Assess and regularly monitor counseling staff progress towards achieving and maintaining a valid AOD certification. Supervise the orientation and intake processes of all participants newly assigned to programming. Approve and monitor SUD relapse prevention/CBI action plan development. Track all participants (i.e., names of all participants in the program, counselors assigned to participants, readiness to change, progress of Relapse Prevention and/or Action Plans, stage of program participation, etc.). Provide training, oversight, and monitoring of all ARMS documentation to ensure compliance with the terms of this agreement. Provide training to AOD Counseling staff, including OMCP Mentors. Coordinate and supervise OMCP Mentors assigned to the program. Provide 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. Provide verification of internship hours for AOD Counseling staff and OMCP Mentors. Verify and record, by the fifth (5th) of the month, each OMCP Mentor’s monthly internship hours accrued during the previous month, utilizing the CDCR OMCP. Verification of Internship Hours form in ARMS. Work collaboratively with the CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institution, and CDCR contracted staff. Other duties as assigned by the Contractor. What you will bring: Education and Experience: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent Two (2) of experience as a certified AOD Counselor, at a responsibility no less than a Counselor III. Certifications or Licenses: Required: Certified as an AOD Counselor with an organization approved by DHCS, and two (2) years’ experience as a certified AOD counselor. Skills/Abilities: 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. 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 bring: Medical, Dental, Vision. Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays. 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs. Organization committed to community action. Community oriented workplace. \n $38 - $38 an hour Full-Time On-site Hourly wage: $38.00 Work performed in a state prison. \n

Responsibilities

Supervise AOD Counselors and OMCP Mentors while overseeing day-to-day programming activities and intake processes. Monitor staff performance, ensure compliance with ARMS documentation, and coordinate with CDCR/CCHCS headquarters.