Counselor I - (SAC)

divb style="font-size: 11pt;"Amity Foundation/bspan style="font-size: 11pt;", 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 /spanb style="font-size: 11pt;"Counselor I /bspan style="font-size: 11pt;"at our in-prison facilities. 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./span/divdivbr/divdivb style="font-size: 11pt;"About Amity:/b/divdivbr/divdivb style="font-size: 11pt;"Amity Foundation/bspan style="font-size: 11pt;" 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./span/divdivbr/divdivi style="font-size: 11pt;"Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal/i/divdivbr/divdivb style="font-size: 11pt;"About the Position:/b/divdivbr/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"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).nbsp;nbsp;/span/divbr/br/divi style="font-size: 11pt;"This is a non-exempt position. The pay rate is /ispan style="font-size: 11pt;"$28/hr./span/divbr/br/b What You Will Do:/bbr/liFacilitate CBI classes, using evidence-based and standardized curriculum to the participants./liliConduct class and facilitate individual sessions to develop release prevention/action plans and/or provide make-up work./liliEvaluate and document the progress of participants assigned to their classes./liliDocument delivery of CBI programming services in ARMS. /liliEngage participants daily and reinforce group norms and expectations for participations and completion./liliWork collaboratively with the CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institution, and CDCR contracted staff. /liliOther related duties as assigned by the Contractor.nbsp;/libr/br/bWhat You Will Bring:/bbr/liMust obtain their AOD certification within five (5) years of registration date.nbsp;nbsp;/liliCurrent AOD Registration with an organization approved by the DHCS./liliUnderstanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse; appreciation for the behavioral, psychological, physical and social effects of drug abuse./liliKnowledge of contractual requirements of ISUDTP is essential./liliExcellent interpersonal, written and communication skills./liliOperational knowledge of MS Office Suite and ARMS./liliAbility to maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressures generated by association with substance abuse treatment participants.nbsp; Demonstrate ethical behavior in order to maintain professional standards and safeguard the participants./liliProtect and maintain program participants’ health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and participant information./libr/br/bWhat We Offer:/bbr/liEmployer-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision/liliPaid vacation, sick time, amp;nbsp;holidays./lili401K, HSA, amp; Supplementary Life insurance programs./liliAn organization committed to social justice and community action./liliA Community-oriented workplace./li