Supervising Counselor -(LAC

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Amity Foundation is an internationally acclaimed teaching and therapeutic community that provides a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust, builds new values, develops responsibility and lasting relationships. It 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.

The Supervising Counselor supports the Program Director and Associate Program Director in day-to‑day programming activities, provides direct supervision to AOD Counselors and OMCP Mentors, and assists in providing program coverage including CBI program components.

• 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 (names, counselors assigned, 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.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least two (2) years experience as a certified AOD Counselor with a responsibility level no less than Counselor III.

• Certified as an AOD Counselor with an organization approved by DHCS, and at least two (2) years experience as a certified AOD counselor.

• 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 skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of contractual requirements of ISUDTP.
• 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 to safeguard participants’ health, safety, welfare and confidentiality of records and participant information.

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
• 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs.
• Community‑oriented workplace.

Pay: $38 - $38 per hour