The Offender Mentor Certification Program, (OMCP) is a ground breaking, cutting edge correctional educational program serving individuals currently incarcerated long term within California's Correctional System. Options Recovery Services OMCP provides top-of-the-line Substance Use Disorder education, training and certification for inmates selected to participate in the program and become Certified Alcohol and other drug counselors (AOD) in the state of California.
This innovative program began as a pilot in 2006, led by Options Recovery Services' founder, Dr. Davida Coady, M.D. and was housed in San Quentin State Prison. The pilot was adapted to what is known as OMCP in 2009 at Solano State Prison. It has since been expanded to reach thousands in multiple locations and is nationally recognized as a first of its kind, high quality educational and training program that significantly changes lives of its participants and communities they serve. This program is excitingly changing the landscape of California's Correctional Institutions and positively shaping rehabilitative efforts throughout the state.
Options Recovery Services is hiring in the following California State Institutions:
Valley State Prison and Central California Women's Facility in Chowchilla, California. This position would support both training sites.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Internship Supervisor (OMCP)
DEPARTMENT: California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
SUPERVISOR: Program Director (OMCP)
SALARY: $83,997.00 Annually- Exempt
The Offender Mentor Certification Program (OMCP) is a widely recognized Substance Use Disorder Certification program for individuals in custody, long term, to be educated and trained by leaders in the field and certified by the State of California’s designated state certifying organizations.
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The OMCP Internship Supervisor works collaboratively with OMCP participants with the goal of achieving success in OMCP. This position requires daily contact with OMCP Program Director, CDCR/DRP personnel and ORS staff and sub-contracted instructors. The Internship Supervisor serves as the participants direct contact for program participation, support and problem solving.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Internship Supervisor is responsible for the overall tracking of all OMCP Participant programming and credentialing hours and shall:
- Report directly to the Program Director
- Be on-site, working an average forty (40) hours per week, Monday through Sunday, during programming hours. Exceptions include vacation, sick leave, CDCR approved meetings, training, or State Holidays.
- Develop training material for participants explaining how to document supervised hours on a time sheet;
- Monitor and track OMCP Participant study prep, AOD formal education, and practicum hours for each session;
- Provide direct clinical supervision of the participants during Element 6, conduct bi- weekly one- on- one counseling sessions with each participant and document sessions in ARMS;
- Assist participants in completing examination applications, renewals documentation, and any other documents required by the Certifying Organization to keep credentials valid and current;
- Regularly monitor, process, and track OMCP Participant information to ensure no lapses in renewals or certifications;
- Assist statewide ISUDT Contractors to identify the most appropriate staff person to review and verify OMCP’s timesheets and assist with training;
- Ensure statewide ISUDT Contractors record their OMCP Mentor’s monthly hours and timesheets;
- Regularly track CEU requirements and coordinate CEU instruction for Mentors at various institutions statewide;
- Document and verify completion of formal hours for AOD education, practicum, and work experience;
- Upload documentation in ARMS
- Work collaboratively with CDCR and institutional staff, contractors, and Options staff.
- Any other duty or responsibility as needed or directed by supervisor
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
. The Internship Supervisor shall have a working knowledge of the AOD certification process and SUDT programs.The Internship Supervisor shall be certified as an AOD Counselor, with a certifying organization recognized by the DHCS, at a level that allows the Internship Supervisor to provide clinical verification of internship hours
The Internship Supervisor shall meet at least one (1) of the following requirements:
- A Master's Degree in a social service-related field; and Licensed by, or registered with, the Board of Behavioral Sciences; or Registered with an AOD certifying organization recognized by DHCS; or
- A Bachelor's Degree in a social service-related field and one (1) year of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor; or
- An Associate's Degree in social service-related field and three (3) years of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor; or
- At least five (5) years of experience providing SUDT services as a certified AOD Counselor; or
- A minimum of three (3) years of administrative experience working for an AOD certifying organization
Additional Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Strong organizational and analytical abilities;
- Possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Publisher and Outlook;
- Must have organizational and analytical abilities;
- Ability to pass CDCR background check and obtain security clearances at both OMCP locations, CCWF and VSP;
- Ability to pass Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Screening
BENEFITS AND PERKS
- Highly competitive compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision via Kaiser Permanente
- PTO/ Sick Time/Holiday Pay
- 401K with matching contributions
Options Recovery Services is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with diverse backgrounds and experience are encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $83,997.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- providing services as a certified AOD counselor: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- AOD Counselor Certification (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person