Program Director (ISUDT)

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 Program Director (ISUDT) . This groundbreaking opportunity will allow you to work with our prison and re-entry programs, helping the community and enhancing 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. We are committed to research, development, implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building.

Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal

About the Position:

The Program Director (ISUDT) plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates all aspects of the program and indirectly supervises all staff under their purview. The Program Director develops, interprets, and administers policies and procedures governing the programs, and manages strategies for recruitment, selection, and retention of staff.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee the overall administration of the day-to-day delivery of program services.
• Be on-site during programming hours, with exceptions for vacation, sick leave, approved meetings, trainings, or holidays.
• Notify the CDCR Correctional Counselor III (CCIII) at least seven (7) days in advance of work-related training, events, meetings, or planned leave requiring off-site presence.
• Send a monthly calendar of the Program Director’s schedule to the CDCR CCIII before each month begins.
• Remain available by cell phone at least one hour before and after programming hours.
• Hold regular meetings with the CDCR to review program implementation and compliance.
• Ensure all ARMS entries and reports are accurate and submitted timely.
• Obtain prior approval from the CDCR for supplies and equipment purchases.
• Submit weekly activity reports to the CDCR.
• Document weekly OMCP hours in the reports.
• Collaborate with CDCR staff in planning and coordinating program activities.
• Maintain an up-to-date weekly staffing schedule, including class assignments.
• Work with headquarters, local institutions, and other contracted staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the contractor or CDCR designee.

What You Will Bring:

• Experience and Education: Certified AOD counselor with an organization approved by DHCS, and at least three (3) years of experience as a certified AOD counselor.

What We Offer:

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

Salary: $7,433 - $10,500 a month