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AOD Counselor II /III (SWING SHIFT - Vacaville - CMF)

Amity Foundation, Vacaville, CA, United States


Amity Foundation , an internationally acclaimed teaching and therapeutic community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach and learn. Join the team as a

Counselor II/III

to create change with our programs in the prison facilities and enhance your training in the field.

About Amity
Amity Foundation 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.

Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal

About the Position
The Counselor II is responsible for the delivery of face-to-face rehabilitative programming services provided in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP).

What You Will Do

Counselor II: Certified as an AOD Counselor.

Counselor III: Certified as an AOD Counselor, with one (1) year of full-time experience providing certified AOD counseling services.

What You Will Bring

Current AOD Certification approved by DHCS.

Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse; appreciation for the behavioral, psychological, physical and social effects of drug abuse.

Knowledge of contractual requirements of ISUDTP is essential.

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 maintain professional standards and safeguard participants.

Protect and maintain program participants’ health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and participant information.

We Offer

Employer-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision.

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.

401K, HSA, and Supplementary Life insurance programs.

An organization committed to social justice and community action.

A Community-oriented workplace.

$32 - $32 an hour.

Hourly wage: $32/hr. On-site. Prison work environment.

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