Certified AOD/SUDT Counselor (Demonstrator)
Company: Amity Foundation
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Amity Foundation , internationally acclaimed teaching, and
therapeutic community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic
individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as
a Substance Abuse Counselor this groundbreaking opportunity not
only will allow you to work with our prison programs helping the
re-entry population, but 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: Certified Substance Abuse
Counselors are responsible for providing group and individual
sessions and related rehabilitative treatment services to substance
abuse students in a residential setting. Provides direct services
and related rehabilitative treatment services to substance abuse
students in a therapeutic community setting. What You Will Do:
Leads and participates in group, individual, and therapeutic
processes under the supervision of a certified behavioral health
professional. Participates significantly with students in
determining short and long-range goals and treatment plans.
Conducts welcoming and thorough intake interviews to ensure
students’ basic necessities are met. Provide additional support in
special circumstances (i.e. quarantine, etc.) as necessary. Serves
as a student advocate by providing a hospitable social environment
by remaining educated on incoming and continuing students’
individual stories. Complies evaluates the comprehensive social,
legal, and personal histories of students. Interacts with student’s
family, attorney, probation/parole officer, and other individuals
or agencies of significance to the student. Observes, records, and
evaluates changes in appearance, behavior, and demeanor of the
student, while maintaining accurate and timely student records of
sensitive nature. Evaluates emergencies and take appropriate action
Responsible for learning, maintaining, and restoring, when
necessary, Amity’s standard for physical environments. Creates a
well-organized and well maintains community environment that is
culturally diverse, interesting, ascetically pleasing, and clean
for the students. Frequently follows up with students’ daily
community living progress. Ensures the student is provided with
personal necessities and is taught how to set up and maintain a
clean, inviting, and hospitable living environment. Prepares daily,
weekly, and monthly student activities that are engaging,
interesting, and challenging. Develops and maintains skills in
preparing, setting up, and hosting Amity community seminars,
gatherings, ceremonies, etc. Collaborates with the community as a
whole to define the community, acknowledge accomplishments, and
special events and teach the vision and values of the community.
Learns how to support ceremonies, and how to conduct them properly.
Attends in-service, other training workshops, and conferences.
Maintains individual continued learning towards community building
and teaching skills throughout the year. Prepares reporting and
documentation as required by Amity and contract compliance.
Protects students’ health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of
student records. Provides training and guidance as a demonstration
to students and teaches good work habits. Assists in the
supervision of interns and volunteers. Participates in community
building activities, faculty staffing, and other activities as
required by the position. Performs other related duties as assigned
What You Will Bring: AOD/SUDT Certified from a California
state-accredited certifying body. Bachelor's degree in a behavioral
health field and one year experience in a Substance abuse or
behavioral health treatment facility OR High School diploma or
equivalent G.E.D., and a combination of Behavioral health education
and work experience totaling a minimum of two years and knowledge
of therapeutic community processes, methods, and design, including
small-group dynamics. Demonstrated ability to relate well to
students and supervise faculty. Understanding of human emotions.
Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to maintain
sensitivity and objectivity under pressure generated by association
with substance abuse students. Demonstrates proper attitudes and
techniques and techniques to residential students. Understand of
causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse. What We Offer:
Medical, Dental, and Vision. Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs An organization committed to
community action Community-oriented workplace $24 - $27 semi
monthly
Keywords: Amity Foundation, Los Angeles , Certified AOD/SUDT Counselor (Demonstrator), Healthcare , Los Angeles, California
