Supervising Counselor - CCI at Amity… · 24900…

What you will do:

• 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 (i.e., names of all participants in the program, counselors assigned to participants, 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.

What you will bring:

• Education and Experience:
• Required:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) of experience as a certified AOD Counselor, at a responsibility no less than a Counselor III.

• Certifications or Licenses:
• Required:
• Certified as an AOD Counselor with an organization approved by DHCS, and two (2) years’ experience as a certified AOD counselor.

• Skills/Abilities:
• 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 skill.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi task.
• 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 in order to maintain professional standards and safeguard the participants.
• Protect and maintain program participants’ health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and participant information.

What We bring:

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
• 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs.
• Organization committed to community action.
• Community oriented workplace.