{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"249f8d9d881ec043de8d90c4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/249f8d9d881ec043de8d90c4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/249f8d9d881ec043de8d90c4","title":"Associate Program Director (Temp) - SVSP","description":"Amity Foundation\nYou are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach and learn to join us as Associate Program Director . This groundbreaking opportunity allows you to work in our prison programs helping the inmate population while enhancing your training and experience in the field.\n\nAbout Amity\nAmity 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.\n\nAbout the Position\nThe Associate Program Director supports the Program Director in the day-to-day administration of programming activities and provides direct supervision to the Supervising Counselor on site.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nOverall administrative responsibility to ensure service delivery meets organizational standards and contractual obligations.\n\nOn-site presence for an average of 40 working hours per week during program hours Monday through Friday.\n\nResponsible for overall administration of the day-to-day delivery of program activities in the absence of the Program Director.\n\nProvide oversight, training, and support to the Supervising Counselor.\n\nCoordinate with the Supervising Counselor to develop the monthly reports documenting counseling staff's progress made towards achieving their AOD certification.\n\nCoordinate monthly staff training days with the Supervising Counselor.\n\nSupport the Program Director as requested.\n\nWork collaboratively with CDCR/CCHCS and institution staff.\n\nRequirements\nAs Associate Program Director you must meet ONE of the following minimum requirements:\n\nBachelor’s degree in a social service-related field and at least one (1) year of supervisory experience working in a SUDT Program.\n\nAssociate degree in a social service-related field and at least three (2) years of supervisory experience working in a SUDT Program.\n\nHigh School Diploma / GED and four (4) years of supervisory experience working in a SUDT Program, and be certified as an AOD Counselor by a certifying organization approved by DHCS at a level that allows the Supervising Counselor to provide clinical verification of internship hours for AOD Counseling staff and OMCP Mentors.\n\nBe an AOC certified individual unless exempt as a licensed professional or registered associate as specified in the Agreement.\n\nUnderstanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse; appreciation for the behavioral, psychological, physical and social effects of drug abuse.\n\nUnderstanding of program curriculum, objectives, and best practices for implementation.\n\nKnowledge of contractual requirements of ISUDTP is essential.\n\nExcellent interpersonal, written communication and typing skills. Operational knowledge of MS-Word, Excel, and Access.\n\nAbility to maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressures generated by association with substance abuse treatment participants.\n\nAbility to provide genuine warmth, empathy and honest sensitivity to program participants to facilitate positive change.\n\nAbility to provide program participants with frequent acknowledgment and reinforcement for positive behaviors, as well as consistent and predictable feedback for negative behaviors, which may include reporting violations to CDCR staff.\n\nAbility to develop a treatment alliance with participants. Demonstrate ethical behavior in order to maintain professional standards and safeguard the participant.\n\nDemonstrate proper attitudes and techniques towards faculty, institution staff, and program participants, and model professional, effective work habits and responsible living.\n\nBenefits\n\nMedical, Dental, Vision.\n\nPaid vacation, sick time & holidays.\n\n401K, HSA & life insurance programs.\n\nOrganization committed to community action.\n\nCommunity oriented workplace.\n\nSalary: $43.36 - $4,336 an hour.\n\nJob Type: Full-Time, Onsite, Temporary position.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Amityfdn","rawCompany":"amityfdn","city":"Soledad","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-06-18T03:18:05.076Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"},{"code":"21-1011.00","title":"Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors","slug":"substance-abuse-and-behavioral-disorder-counselors"},{"code":"21-1023.00","title":"Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers","slug":"mental-health-and-substance-abuse-social-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"621420","title":"Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers","slug":"outpatient-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-centers"},{"code":"624190","title":"Other Individual and Family Services","slug":"other-individual-and-family-services"},{"code":"922140","title":"Correctional Institutions","slug":"correctional-institutions"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Associate Program Director (Temp) - SVSP","description":"Amity Foundation\nYou are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach and learn to join us as Associate Program Director . 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