Program Counselor I - (PGYCC)
Company: Amity Foundation
Location: Pine Grove
Posted on: February 26, 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, Program Counselor . With
this groundbreaking opportunity not only will allow you to work
with our prison programs helping the inmate 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: As Program
Counselor you will support the community by delivering face-to-face
rehabilitative programming services. The Program Counselor is
responsible for implementing services of the PGYCC project. What
You Will Do: The Program Counselor (PC) shall provide effective
services based on participant needs and maintain a therapeutic
environment at the YCC. The PC shall be responsive to and
supportive of participant’s needs, encouraging their strengths and
personal goals while holding them accountable for their behavior.
PC shall serve as a role model for the participants, developing a
treatment alliance that is consistent, confidential, collaborative,
and individualized. PC shall be a visible advocate for the
participants within the YCC, the community, CDCR, and county
juvenile justice system. PC may participate in YCC led conflict
resolution or mediation within the YCC community. PC will
participate in creating an overall therapeutic environment in
partnership with YCC staff. PC shall focus on developing the
participant’s identity as well as connections with their family and
positive support community. The PC will need to be trained and
prepared to present curriculum and facilitate large and small
groups, structured activities, and individual support to
participants, communicate effectively with the YCC staff, collect
and submit data and track attendance. Additional duties as
assigned. What You Will Bring: At least fifty (50) percent of the
PCs, at YCC, must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in
counseling, mentoring, or teaching experience with offenders. The
other PCs must meet one (1) of the following criteria: a.
Certification in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), or as a substance
use disorder Counselor or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, or b.
One (1) year of experience conducting professional counseling in a
community organization or treatment center established for
developing appropriate treatment and recovery plans; facilitating
individual and group therapy sessions; monitoring patients over
time to assess treatment progress, identifying behaviors that
interfere with treatment and recovery; or c. Bachelor’s degree in
counseling from an accredited college or university. Preferred:
CDCR prefers Amity (the Contractor) to hire PCs who are formerly
incarcerated, or justice involved individuals who have demonstrated
the ability to live productive and law-abiding lives since
discharge from the criminal justice system. What We Offer: Medical,
Dental, Vision. Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays. 401K, HSA, &
Life insurance programs Organization committed to community action.
Community oriented workplace Full-Time On-Site Non-Exempt
position.
Keywords: Amity Foundation, Berkeley , Program Counselor I - (PGYCC), Healthcare , Pine Grove, California
