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USD 39.6–39.6/yr

TEMP Supervising Counselor - PBSP

United StatesUnited States·New OrleansTemporary - FTmid
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Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching, and Therapeutic Community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach,

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Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching, and Therapeutic Community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as a Supervising Counselor. This groundbreaking opportunity will allow you to work with our prison and re-entry programs helping the community and will also enhance your training and experience 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 Supervising Counselor supports the Program Director and Associate Program Director in the day-to-day programming activities, provides direct supervision to the AOD Counselors and OMCP Mentors, and assists in providing program coverage including, but not limited to 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 (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.
  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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    What We Offer

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       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.

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    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.

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    Work Conditions:

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

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    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.

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    Travel:

  • Occasionally travels locally and operates motor vehicles.

    • Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    New Orleans, United States
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    US

    Listing Details

    Posted
    July 2, 2026
    First seen
    July 3, 2026
    Last seen
    July 3, 2026

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