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Amity Foundation

Counselor II/III - CCWF

Pay: $32/hr

Posted: 2 days ago

Location: Chowchilla, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 9 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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What they do

A Youth Counselor or Worker works with young people, primarily ages 13-18, to provide mentoring and support for dealing with problems. Works in a school or community-based program; may assist with referrals from parole or probation offices. Collaborates with teachers, family members, social workers and health care professionals to help young people facing challenges or crises.

$52,391 / year median in California

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

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 Counselor II/III. 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 Counselor II/III (ISUDT) The Counselor III is responsible for the delivery of face-to-face rehabilitative programming services provided in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDTP). \n

What You Will Do:

Facilitate CBI classes, using evidence-based and standardized curriculum to the participants. Conduct class and facilitate individual sessions to develop release prevention/action plans and/or provide make-up work. Evaluate and document the progress of participants assigned to their classes. Document delivery of CBI programming services in ARMS. Engage participants daily and reinforce group norms and expectations for participations and completion. Work collaboratively with the

CDCR/CCHCS

headquarters, local institution, and CDCR contracted staff and Other related duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

Education and Experience:

Required:

Counselor II:

Certified as an AOD Counselor.

Counselor III:

Certified as an AOD Counselor, with one (1) year of full- time experience providing certified AOD counseling services.

What We Offer:

TEMP positions do not offer benefits Medical, Dental, Vision. Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays. 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs. Organization committed to community action. Community oriented workplace. \n $32 - $32 an hour Full-Time On-site Hourly wage: $32.00 Work performed inside a State Prison. Must be certified to be considered. (CAADE, BBS, CADTP, CCAPP) \n