Certified Counselor Driving Under the Influence

Neighborhood House of North Richmond

DUI Program Counselor

Position Type : Counselor Part-Time Reports to : DUI Program Director

Salary : $19.00 - $ 20.00 Per Hour Estimated Start Date : Immediately

Neighborhood House of North Richmond’s (NHNR) mission is to improve the quality of life of residents of all ages in North Richmond and surrounding communities.

NHNR complies with all federal and state employment laws.

Position Description : Under general supervision, facilitates prevention education classes, group sessions, and individual counseling for DUI Program participants.

Counselors are responsible for charting and maintaining accurate participant records in accordance with DUI Program operation guidelines and California Title 9 Regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

License Required : Possession of valid California Motor vehicle Operators License

Language Requirement : Bi-lingual

Experience : Two (2) years of full-time experience counseling persons in a substance abuse program or its equivalent

Certification Required : Must possess a certificate as an Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor issued by California Association of Alcohol / Drug Education (CAADE), California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP), or California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP).

Primary Responsibilities :

• Schedule clients to education and small group sessions
• Conduct enrollment, orientations, and process paperwork
• Track and document participant progress weekly
• Orientate clients on program participation requirements
• Keeping accurate charts and case files of all participants assigned
• Submit problem cases when necessary to Program Director
• Facilitate education classes, group, and face-to-face sessions
• Prepare participant reinstatement worksheet and agreements
• Prepare participant program conversion worksheet agreements
• Provide participants with information regarding community resources when appropriate
• Maintains client case records and does technical client charting
• Prepares reports as required
• Participates in meetings, committees, and or training when assigned
• May act as a backup when needed to cover absent DUI Counselor
• Perform other related duties as assigned

APPLICATION : Email cover letter and resume to Francie Koehler at [email protected]. Or you can mail it to Neighborhood House of North Richmond, 3065 Richmond Parkway, Suite 114, Richmond, Ca 94806.

If you have program-related questions contact Francie Koehler, Operations Manager at (510) 772-5512.

DEADLINE : Open until filled.

Flexible work from home options available.