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 Certified Substance Abuse Counselor I at our in-prison campuses. 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.
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:
Counselor I: Must be registered with an organization approved by DHCS and obtain their AOD certification within five (5) years of registration date.
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.
A Community-oriented workplace.
ADA Information:
ADA Information:
Physical Requirements:
Occasionally adjusts or moves objects up to 50lbs. in all directions.
Constantly remains in a stationary position often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Repeats motions that may include the wrists, hands and / or fingers.
Constantly moves from one work yard to another daily.
Frequently walks on hard or uneven surfaces.
Required to communicate verbally and in written form.
Uses all types of vision, such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, to complete daily tasks.
Assesses the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
Occasionally required to climb, bend, stretch, reach or stoop.
Required to wear comfortable and location appropriate clothing and shoes.
Mental Demands:
Ability to change directions as a priorities shift.
Ability to thrive in environment that require the ability to adapt to changing circumstances,
Ability to cope with occasionally difficult or temperamental students and faculty.
Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress related to the position.
Work Conditions:
Generally, in an indoor setting.
Occasionally works in outdoor elements such as precipitation, snow and wind.
Work is in an incarcerated setting.
Environmental Conditions:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can be loud.
The temperature in the work environment is generally moderate however can range from hot to cold seasonally.
Seldom may be exposed to non-lethal chemical agents as administered in necessary use of force security instances.
Travel:
Occasionally travels locally and operates motor vehicles.
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.
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.
What You Will Bring:
Counselor II: Certified as an AOD Counselor.
Counselor III: Certified as an AOD Counselor, with one (1) year of full- time experience providing certified AOD counseling services
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.
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.
What You Will Bring:
Counselor II: Certified as an AOD Counselor.
Counselor III: Certified as an AOD Counselor, with one (1) year of full- time experience providing certified AOD counseling services
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 Certified Substance Abuse Counselor I at our in-prison campuses. 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.
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:
Required:
Counselor I: Must be registered with an organization approved by DHCS and obtain their AOD certification within five (5) years of registration date.
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.
A Community-oriented workplace.
ADA Information:
ADA Information:
Physical Requirements:
Occasionally adjusts or moves objects up to 50lbs. in all directions.
Constantly remains in a stationary position often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Repeats motions that may include the wrists, hands and / or fingers.
Constantly moves from one work yard to another daily.
Frequently walks on hard or uneven surfaces.
Required to communicate verbally and in written form.
Uses all types of vision, such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, to complete daily tasks.
Assesses the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
Occasionally required to climb, bend, stretch, reach or stoop.
Required to wear comfortable and location appropriate clothing and shoes.
Mental Demands:
Ability to change directions as a priorities shift.
Ability to thrive in environment that require the ability to adapt to changing circumstances,
Ability to cope with occasionally difficult or temperamental students and faculty.
Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress related to the position.
Work Conditions:
Generally, in an indoor setting.
Occasionally works in outdoor elements such as precipitation, snow and wind.
Work is in an incarcerated setting.
Environmental Conditions:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can be loud.
The temperature in the work environment is generally moderate however can range from hot to cold seasonally.
Seldom may be exposed to non-lethal chemical agents as administered in necessary use of force security instances.
Travel:
Occasionally travels locally and operates motor vehicles.
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 Peer Navigator. 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.
The Peer Navigator instructs CBI Life Skills and Family Relations Programming.
What You Will Do:
Facilitate CBI Life Skills and/or Family Relations classes using evidence based and standardized curriculum to the participants.
Conduct class and facilitate individual sessions to develop action plans and/or provide make-up work; this does not include developing relapse prevention plans.
Evaluate and document progress of participants assigned to their classes.
Engage participants daily, reinforce group norms and expectations for participation and completion.
Document delivery of CBI programming services in ARMS.
Work collaboratively with the CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institution, and CDCR contracted staff.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring:
Education and Experience:
Required:
Certifications or Licenses:
Peer Navigators must be certified by CalMHSA.
Skills/Abilities:
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to foster teamwork and cohesiveness.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Extensive knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to operate general office equipment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
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