Counselor III (CAL)1

• 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 toward 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, counselor assignments, readiness to change, progress on plans, program stage, etc.)
• Provide training, oversight, and monitoring of all ARMS documentation to ensure compliance with the agreement
• Provide training to AOD Counseling staff, including OMCP Mentors
• Coordinate and supervise OMCP Mentors assigned to the program
• Provide support and resources to ensure OMCP Mentors complete the work‑experience portion of certification, including practice of all twelve Core Functions
• Provide verification of internship hours for AOD Counseling staff and OMCP Mentors
• Verify and record each OMCP Mentor’s monthly internship hours by the 5th of each month using the CDCR OMCP Verification of Internship Hours form in ARMS
• Work collaboratively with CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institutions, and CDCR‑contracted staff
• Other duties as assigned.

Required: Certified as an AOD Counselor with an organization approved by DHCS and Two (2) years of experience as a certified AOD counselor

 Preferred: NONE

Required:

• Current AOD Certification with organization recognized by the DHCS OR a Licensed professional as required by contract.

 

Preferred: NONE

• 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.

   Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally adjusts or moves objects up to 50lbs. in all directions.
• Constantly remains in a stationary position often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeats motions that may include the wrists, hands and / or fingers.
• Constantly moves from one work yard to another daily.
• Frequently walks on hard or uneven surfaces.
• Required to communicate verbally and in written form.
• Uses all types of vision, such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, to complete daily tasks.
• Assesses the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Occasionally required to climb, bend, stretch, reach or stoop.
• Required to wear comfortable and location appropriate clothing and shoes.

 

Mental Demands:

• Ability to change directions as a priorities shift.
• Ability to thrive in environment that require the ability to adapt to changing circumstances,
• Ability to cope with occasionally difficult or temperamental students and faculty.
• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress related to the position.

 

Work Conditions:

• Generally, in an indoor setting.
• Occasionally works in outdoor elements such as precipitation, snow and wind.
• Work is in an incarcerated setting.

 

Environmental Conditions:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can be loud.
• The temperature in the work environment is generally moderate however can range from hot to cold seasonally.
• Seldom may be exposed to non-lethal chemical agents as administered in necessary use of force security instances.

 

Travel:

• Occasionally travels locally and operates motor vehicles.