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Amity Foundation · 16 hours ago

Associate Program Director- (LAC)

44750 60th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93536-7620

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$7,038/mo - $9,500/mo

3+ years exp

Amity Foundation is an internationally acclaimed Teaching and Therapeutic Community seeking a compassionate Associate Program Director to support their prison and re-entry programs. The role involves supervising staff, overseeing program activities, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance community support and rehabilitation efforts.

CommunitiesNon ProfitSocial Impact

Responsibilities

Be on-site during programming hours. Exceptions include vacation, sick leave, the CDCR approved meetings, trainings, or State holidays

Responsible for the overall administration of the day-to-day delivery of program activities in the absence of the Program Director

Provide oversight, training, and support to the Supervising Counselor(s)

Coordinate with the Supervising Counselor(s) to develop the monthly reports documenting counseling staff’s progress made towards achieving their AOD certification

Coordinate monthly staff training days with the Supervising Counselor(s)

Support the Program Director as requested

Work collaboratively with the CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institution, and CDCR contracted staff

Other related duties as assigned by the Contractor

Qualification

AOD CertificationSubstance Abuse KnowledgeProgram Curriculum UnderstandingContractual Requirements KnowledgeMS-WordExcelAccessEmpathyEthical BehaviorInterpersonal SkillsWritten Communication

Required

Certified as an AOD Counselor with an organization approved by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), and three (3) years' 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 or program curriculum, objectives, and best practices for implementation

Knowledge of contractual requirements of ISUDTP is essential

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 sensitive 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 habit and responsible living