Associate Program Director- (LAC)
Company: Amity Foundation
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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
(ISUDT). 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
Associate Program Director supports the Program Director and
provides direct supervision to the Supervising Counselor(s)
on-site. What you will do: 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. What you will bring: Education and
Experience: 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. Certifications or Licenses: Required: AOD Certification
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. What we
Bring: Medical, Dental, Vision. Paid vacation, sick time, &
holidays. 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs. Organization
committed to community action. Community oriented workplace.
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