Associate Program Director - SOL
Company: Amity Foundation
Location: Vacaville
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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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 Associate Program Director . 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 Job
Summary: The Associate Program Director supports the Program
Director and provides direct supervision to the Supervising
Counselor(s) on-site. Essential Duties: Be on-site during
programming hours. Exceptions include vacation, sick leave, the
CDCR approved meetings, trainings, or State holidays. Responsible
for the overall administration of the day-to-day delivery of
program activities in the absence of the Program Director. Provide
oversight, training, and support to the Supervising Counselor(s).
Coordinate with the Supervising Counselor(s) to develop the monthly
reports documenting counseling staff’s progress made towards
achieving their AOD certification. Coordinate monthly staff
training days with the Supervising Counselor(s). Support the
Program Director as requested. Work collaboratively with the
CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institution, and CDCR contracted
staff. Other related duties as assigned by the Contractor.
Education and Experience: Required: N/A Certifications or Licenses:
Required: Certified as an AOD Counselor with an organization
approved by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), and
three (3) years’ experience as a certified AOD Counselor.
Skills/Abilities: Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of
substance abuse; appreciation for the behavioral, psychological,
physical and social effects of drug abuse. Understanding or program
curriculum, objectives, and best practices for implementation.
Knowledge of contractual requirements of ISUDTP is essential.
Excellent interpersonal, written communications and typing skills.
Operational knowledge of MS-Word, Excel, and Access. Ability to
maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressures generated by
association with substance abuse treatment participants. Ability to
provide genuine warmth, empathy and honest sensitive to program
participants to facilitate positive change. Ability 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. Ability to develop a treatment alliance
with participants. Demonstrate ethical behavior in order to
maintain professional standards and safeguard the participant.
Demonstrate proper attitudes and techniques towards faculty,
institution staff, and program participants, and model
professional, effective work habit and responsible living. ADA
Information: 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. 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. Work
Conditions: Generally, in an indoor setting. Occasionally works in
outdoor elements such as precipitation, snow and wind. Work is in
an incarcerated setting. 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. Travel: Occasionally travels locally and
operates motor vehicles. What we bring: 100% Employer Sponsored
Medical, Dental, Vision Plans. Paid vacation, sick time, &
holidays. 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs. Organization
committed to community action. Community oriented workplace.
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