Supervising Counselor - CCI

Amity Foundation•Tehachapi, CA

About The Position

Amity Foundation is seeking a Supervising Counselor to support its prison and re-entry programs. The role supports the Program Director and Associate Program Director with day-to-day programming, directly supervises AOD Counselors and OMCP Mentors, and helps provide program coverage, including CBI program components. The position also oversees participant intake and programming, staff training and performance, internship-hour verification, and required documentation. The role works collaboratively with CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, the local institution, and CDCR-contracted staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience as a certified AOD Counselor at a responsibility level no less than Counselor III.
Certification as an AOD Counselor with an organization approved by DHCS.
Understanding of the causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse, including its behavioral, psychological, physical, and social effects.
Excellent organization, leadership, and time-management skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Knowledge of ISUDTP contractual requirements.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and communication skills.
Operational knowledge of MS Office Suite and ARMS.
Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressures associated with substance-abuse treatment participants.
Demonstrate ethical behavior to maintain professional standards and safeguard participants.
Protect and maintain program participants’ health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and participant information.

Responsibilities

Supervise approximately six AOD Counseling/Peer Navigator staff.
Evaluate staff performance and provide coaching and training.
Track and monitor Contractor staff performance, implementing corrective measures as needed.
Assess and regularly monitor counseling staff progress toward achieving and maintaining valid AOD certification.
Supervise orientation and intake processes for participants newly assigned to programming.
Approve and monitor SUD relapse prevention/CBI action plan development.
Track participants, counselor assignments, readiness to change, plan progress, and program participation stage.
Provide training, oversight, and monitoring of ARMS documentation to ensure compliance with the agreement.
Train AOD Counseling staff, including OMCP Mentors.
Coordinate and supervise OMCP Mentors assigned to the program.
Support OMCP Mentors in completing the work-experience portion of certification, including practice of all twelve Core Functions.
Verify internship hours for AOD Counseling staff and OMCP Mentors.
By the fifth of each month, verify and record each OMCP Mentor’s internship hours accrued during the previous month using the CDCR OMCP Verification of Internship Hours form in ARMS.
Work collaboratively with CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, the local institution, and CDCR-contracted staff.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Contractor.