What You Will Do:

• Overall administrative responsibility to ensure service delivery meets organizational standards and contractual obligations.
• On-site presence for an average of 40 working hours per week during program hours Monday through Friday, with the exception of vacation, sick leave, meetings, trainings, or State holidays, with sufficient notice given to institution staff by email.
• Available by cell phone one (1) hour prior and one (1) hour after and throughout programming hours.
• Effective weekly communication with PA regarding program implementation, contract monitoring and compliance.
• Secure appropriate approvals from PA and CCIII when ordering supplies and equipment.
• Work collaboratively with CCIII and institution staff in planning, direction, and coordination of all program related activities.
• Provide current monthly schedules to PA, CCIII and other CDCR staff indicating OMCP Mentor assignment.
• Responsible for overall supervision and oversight of all contract staff.
• Implement appropriate strategies for recruitment, selection and retention of staff.
• Responsible for fiscal monitoring of expenditures.
• Responsible for implementation of systems and monitoring techniques to assure Agreement compliance.
• Ensure contract staff compliance with CDCR policies and procedures; and,
• Work collaboratively with CDCR/CCHCS and institution staff.

What You Will Bring:

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Certified as an AOD counselor with an organization approved by DHCS, and Three (3) years’ experience as a certified AOD counselor.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE    
• CERTIFICATION
• Possess AOD Certification from an accredited certifying organization recognized by DHCS.  (Licensed professionals, including licensed physician, psychologist, clinical social worker, professional clinical counselor, marriage and family therapist, and registered associates are exempt from this requirement).
 
• KNOWLEDGE
• 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 operating functions is essential.
• Understand an array of treatment models, and maintain a current awareness of trends and emerging issues among institutional programs
• Operational knowledge of MS-Word, Excel, and Access.
 
• SKILLS and ABILITIES
• Highly competent in organizational leadership and contract compliance.
• Ability to integrate, disseminate, and implement requirements, reporting timeframes and/or procedure changes as indicated by CDCR.
• Ability to effectively supervise and train a multi-disciplinary team; and,
• Excellent interpersonal, written communications and typing skills.


• PROFESSIONAL and ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure that excellence and integrity are applied to professional responsibilities in order to provide optimal services to participants.
• Understand and appropriately apply Amity policies and procedures and adhere to agency-wide practices and regulations.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior in order to maintain professional standards and safeguard the participant.
• Participate in community building activities as appropriate to position.
• Protect program participants’ health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and participant information.
• Demonstrate proper attitudes and techniques towards program participants and staff.
• Model professionalism, effective work habits and responsible living.


• TRAINING and CONTINUING EDUCATION
• Within specified contract timeframes, personnel file shall document evidence of participation in the following trainings:
• Organizational and Institutional Employee Orientation (attend first available CDCR institutional orientation training)
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis (TB) test
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Sexual Harassment Prevention
• Emergency Procedures
• Confidentiality (Title 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 2)
• Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (Title 45 CFR Part 164)
• Signed acknowledgement of Drug Free Workplace policy
• Signed CDCR Prison Rape Elimination Policy (PREA) form
• Participate in monthly, block, cross-training, curriculum trainings, technical assistance training or other training as appropriate.

What We Offer:

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

$98,604 - $98,604 a year