Associate Program Director; TEMP Position - ISUDT - PBSP

Associate Program Director (ISUDT)

Associate Program Director supports the Program Director and directly supervises Supervising Counselor(s) on-site.

• Be on-site during programming hours (vacation, sick leave, CDCR‑approved meetings, trainings, or State holidays are exceptions).
• Oversee day‑to‑day delivery of program activities in the absence of the Program Director.
• Provide oversight, training, and support to Supervising Counselor(s).
• Coordinate monthly reports documenting counseling staff’s progress toward AOD certification.
• Coordinate monthly staff training days with Supervising Counselor(s).
• Support the Program Director as requested.
• Collaborate with CDCR/CCHCS headquarters, local institution, and CDCR contracted staff.
• Complete additional related duties as assigned by the Contractor.

• Certified as an AOD Counselor with a DHCS‑approved organization and at least three (3) years of experience as a certified AOD Counselor.
• AOD Certification.
• Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of substance abuse; appreciation for behavioral, psychological, physical, and social effects of drug abuse.
• Understanding of program curriculum, objectives, and best practices for implementation.
• Knowledge of contractual requirements of ISUDTP is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and typing skills; operational knowledge of MS‑Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to maintain sensitivity and objectivity under pressures related to substance abuse treatment participants.
• Dedicate genuine warmth, empathy, and honesty to facilitate positive change.
• Provide frequent acknowledgment and reinforcement for positive behaviors and consistent, predictable feedback for negative behaviors, reporting violations to CDCR staff when required.
• Develop a treatment alliance with participants and maintain professional standards and ethical behavior.
• Model professional, effective work habits and responsible living in interactions with faculty, institution staff, and program participants.

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• 401(k), HSA, and life insurance programs.
• Committed to community action and community‑oriented workplace.

$7,038 - $9,500 a month