AOD Supervising Counselor - (Vacaville - SOL)1

Amity Foundation•Vacaville, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Amity Foundation is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals to join their prison and re-entry programs as a Supervising Counselor. This role supports the Program Director and Associate Program Director in daily programming, directly supervises AOD Counselors and OMCP Mentors, and assists with program coverage, including CBI components. Amity Foundation is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence, and is committed to community building.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years of experience as a certified AOD Counselor, at a responsibility no less than a Counselor III.
Certified as an AOD Counselor with an organization approved by DHCS
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.

Responsibilities

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.