Life Skills and Substance Abuse Counselor

About JobTrain 

JobTrain is an organization on the move. We are delivering best in class outcomes, increasing our reach by expanding regionally, and we have committed to an ambitious new expanded mission to help our community to advance beyond the initial job placement, providing career advancement programming to help them achieve “full economic mobility.” 

Born out of the civil rights movement in 1965, we have been servicing anyone and everyone who journeys through our doors at one of our Bay Area career or training centers. We create an environment and workspace where our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering a safe and welcoming place for our clients. We deliver on some of the best outcomes in the workforce development field, with a vision to provide our clients with the long-term support they need to achieve full economic mobility.  

We are growing, and we need your help! 

About the Department and Role 

JobTrain has a strong relationship with the San Mateo County Sherriff’s Department and currently provide work readiness, employment training, special programs, and services for incarcerated people, and returning citizens who have been justice involved. 

The Maple Street Correctional Center (MSCC), located at 1300 Maple Street in Redwood City, provides rehabilitation programs and service for those who identify as male, female, or other. The MSCC staff ensures that individuals: 1) appear in court and complete their jail sentence; 2) are provided with medical, nutritional, hygienic, legal and spiritual programs and services to meet their needs; and, 3) receive services designed to provide opportunities to improve their lives, both during and after their release with the objective of reducing their chance of recidivism. 

JobTrain is looking for a skilled facilitator for our Life Skills and Substance Abuse classes provided at the Maple Street Correctional Center. This position and programming will add to the existing classroom, programs and services offered at the facility. 

The Life Skills and Substance Abuse Counselor will develop and deliver training based on specific program need or the individual’s assessed needs and provide recovery resources for individuals post release. 

Program curricula will cover topics such as: 

Life Skills  Healthy Boundaries  Negative Self Image  Coping Strategies  Developing a Support System  Impulsivity  Self-Acceptance

Emotional Intelligence  Adapting to Change  Conflict Resolution  Anger Management  Cognitive Behavioral Intervention  Interpersonal Skills  Finding Balance

The Life Skills and Substance Abuse Counselor will also provide individual and group facilitation in Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI) to help inmates examine their own thoughts and emotions, recognize when negative thoughts and emotions are escalating in intensity, and then use strategies to change their thinking and behavior.  

This is an onsite position, M-F, 40 hours per week. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead with the development of the Life Skills and Substance Abuse curriculum 

• Facilitate life management classes, success coaching and CBI, and other related workshops 

• Provide Substance counseling/coaching sessions to participants 

• Coordinate with JobTrain and other programs inside and outside the facility 

• Attend meetings, as needed, provide reports, as needed, and other related duties as assigned 

Qualifications 

We strive to find candidates who have the qualifications for the role, and are aligned with our values of teamwork, community, leadership, and have a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. The specific qualifications for this role are listed below.  

Experience 

• Must currently be a Certified SUD Counselor (CADTP, CCAPP or CAADE)  

• Experienced in implementing best practices such as trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, CBT, and similar approaches. 

• Experience maintaining classroom control and a healthy learning environment. 

• Experience developing curriculum and delivering training and/or facilitating workshops  

• Experience teaching / training at HS level or higher 

• Experience with coaching / counseling HS level or higher 

• In-depth experience delivering services to underserved populations, experience working with current or formerly incarcerated individuals, or prior reentry experience preferred 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Understanding of adult training methodology; knowledge of criminal justice system, behavioral science. 

• Strong skills in communication with multidisciplinary teams, conflict resolution, and behavior management. 

• Comfortable working in a correctional facility 

• Ability to follow strict guidelines and policies required by the correctional facility. 

• Ability to pass background check with the California Sherriff’s Department 

• Ability to develop appropriate relationships with diverse groups of the community population, who may have conflicting interests and opinions. 

• Ability to maintain strong and appropriate boundaries with personal identifying information when interacting with students, community, or program partners, and while at any school location or community or program partner site. 

• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, interpersonal communication, and ability to express complex ideas with clarity and precision. 

• Intermediate computer skills, Microsoft Office and Outlook. Salesforce experience a plus. 

COVID-19 Certification 

JobTrain requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except as required by law. Any employment offer will be contingent upon satisfactory proof that you are fully vaccinated from COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons, and/or as otherwise required by applicable law. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

JobTrain offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision, acupuncture and chiropractic, paid time off, retirement program employer match, long-term disability, and life insurance. 

The anticipated salary rate for this position is $81,364.53
 

Additional Information

We want applicants who are interested in JobTrain’s mission, and we encourage you to attach a cover letter to explain why you are interested in JobTrain and how your experience matches with our needs.

At JobTrain, we take the interview process very seriously. If you are selected to move through the process you should expect a couple of telephone screen calls and one or two Zoom / on-site interviews as part of the interview process.

JobTrain is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Additionally, JobTrain does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or national origin.

Also, please note:

• Our focus is on local candidates, we do not offer relocation benefits.
• Successful candidates must have legal residency and work eligibility in the United States (per INS Form I-9 instructions).
• JobTrain will require the successful candidate to undergo a background check.