Associate Program Director (ISUDT) - (ISP)

Amity Foundation•Blythe, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Program Director supports the Program Director and provides direct supervision to the Supervising Counselor(s) on-site. What you will do: Be on-site during programming hours. Exceptions include vacation, sick leave, the CDCR approved meetings, trainings, or State holidays. Responsible for the overall administration of the day-to-day delivery of program activities in the absence of the Program Director. Provide oversight, training, and support to the Supervising Counselor(s). Coordinate with the Supervising Counselor(s) to develop the monthly reports documenting counseling staff’s progress made towards achieving their AOD certification. Coordinate monthly staff training days with the Supervising Counselor(s). Support the Program Director as requested. Work collaboratively with the CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institution, and CDCR contracted staff. Other related duties as assigned by the Contractor.

Requirements

Certified as an AOD Counselor with an organization approved by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), and three (3) years’ experience as a certified AOD Counselor.
AOD Certification
Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse; appreciation for the behavioral, psychological, physical and social effects of drug abuse.
Understanding or program curriculum, objectives, and best practices for implementation.
Knowledge of contractual requirements of ISUDTP is essential.
Excellent interpersonal, written communications and typing skills.
Operational knowledge of MS-Word, Excel, and Access.
Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressures generated by association with substance abuse treatment participants.
Ability to provide genuine warmth, empathy and honest sensitive to program participants to facilitate positive change.
Ability to provide program participants with frequent acknowledgment and reinforcement for positive behaviors, as well as consistent and predictable feedback for negative behaviors, which may include reporting violations to CDCR staff.
Ability to develop a treatment alliance with participants.
Demonstrate ethical behavior in order to maintain professional standards and safeguard the participant.
Demonstrate proper attitudes and techniques towards faculty, institution staff, and program participants, and model professional, effective work habit and responsible living.

Responsibilities

Be on-site during programming hours.
Responsible for the overall administration of the day-to-day delivery of program activities in the absence of the Program Director.
Provide oversight, training, and support to the Supervising Counselor(s).
Coordinate with the Supervising Counselor(s) to develop the monthly reports documenting counseling staff’s progress made towards achieving their AOD certification.
Coordinate monthly staff training days with the Supervising Counselor(s).
Support the Program Director as requested.
Work collaboratively with the CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institution, and CDCR contracted staff.
Other related duties as assigned by the Contractor.