Associate Program Director (CAL)

Amity Foundation•Calipatria, CA

1d•$7,038 - $9,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Amity Foundation is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals to join their community as an Associate Program Director. This role involves working with prison and re-entry programs, offering a unique opportunity for professional growth and experience in the field. Amity Foundation is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of individuals marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. They are committed to community building through the principles of Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, and Renewal. The Associate Program Director supports the Program Director and provides direct supervision to the Supervising Counselor(s) on-site.

Requirements

Certified as an AOD Counselor with an organization approved by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).
Three (3) years of 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 of program curriculum, objectives, and best practices for implementation.
Knowledge of contractual requirements of ISUDTP.
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 sensitivity 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 habits and responsible living.

Responsibilities

Be on-site during programming hours, with exceptions for approved leave, meetings, trainings, or holidays.
Responsible for the overall administration of day-to-day program activities in the absence of the Program Director.
Provide oversight, training, and support to the Supervising Counselor(s).
Coordinate with Supervising Counselor(s) to develop monthly reports on counseling staff progress towards AOD certification.
Coordinate monthly staff training days with Supervising Counselor(s).
Support the Program Director as requested.
Work collaboratively with CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institution, and CDCR contracted staff.
Perform other related duties as assigned.