DUIP Certified​/Registered Alcohol & Drug Counselor; On-call

Overview

Employment Type:
Part-Time (on-call, up to 24 hours per week)
Hourly Rate DOE/Q
Certified Counselor I $24.47-$27.69
Certified Counselor II $26.40-$29.87
Registered Counselor $20.50-$23.20

All probationary, full-time, and part-time MAAC Counselors are eligible for reimbursement of registered and certified counseling credentialing. As part of our team, we are here to support your professional growth from day one!

OUR STORY Since 1965, MAAC has been maximizing self-sufficiency with families and individuals through high-quality programs and advocacy in our communities. MAAC employs dedicated staff who provide life-changing services to thousands of individuals annually through programs in five core focus areas:
Education, Economic Development, Health & Wellbeing, Housing, and Advocacy & Leadership Development. MAAC has grown to become one of the largest nonprofit social service organizations in the community. Learn more about MAAC at MAAC Project.

If assigned to the DUI program and/or classroom education, under direct supervision, the incumbent is responsible for the case management of individuals who have been convicted of offenses for “driving under the influence” of alcohol and/or drugs and who have been sentenced by the Courts to receive treatment services provided by MAAC; performs related duties as assigned.

• Conducts group enrollments, and individual reinstatements.
• Develops treatment objectives and goals for program participants.
• Audits participant files.
• Leads group counseling discussions that are directly associated with alcohol and/or chemical dependency issues.
• Conducts Education classes following the established curriculum.
• Monitors timely fee payments by participants assigned to caseload.
• Conducts individual counseling interviews to assess treatment objective progress by participants assigned to caseload.
• Contacts participants via telephone/written correspondence regarding absences from program activities and/or delinquent payments.
• Properly documents all levels of program participation in the participants' case file.
• Provides ongoing monitoring of the participants' compliance with program's rules and regulations as approved by the State, County of San Diego, and MAAC.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Alcoholism and a general understanding of the Twelve Step programs including Al-anon, Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
• Counseling skills which include the methodology to conduct individual interviews and group discussions.
• Methodology to assess individual alcohol/drug dependency problems and develop treatment goals/objectives.
• Case management skills particularly in the area of recording participant progress in case records or other documents as required by state, county, or the judicial system.
• Principles of case management in a social model, inpatient treatment setting if assigned to a recovery home.
• Effective communication skills to communicate with program participants, program staff, diverse government agency representatives and community groups.
• Community and social service needs of low-income people and relevant community resources.
• General office administration practices and procedures; principles and practices of sound business communication.
• Standard business software, including Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, databases, and use of the internet.
• Recordkeeping and filing practices and procedures.
• State/County codes, rules and regulations and MAAC policies and procedures pertaining to the DUI and/or the residential recovery program.
• Principles of case management.
• Demonstrated written and verbal proficiency in English and Spanish language a plus.

Ability to:

• Assess individual alcohol/drug dependency problems and develop treatment goals and objectives.
• Maintain professional behavior and act as a role model at the work site and in the community.
• Respond to crisis and emergencies which may be alcohol or drug related.
• Understand, interpret and respond to client needs and expectations; explain and enforce applicable laws, codes,…