Alcohol and drug counselor Jobs in San Diego, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Hourly Rate DOE / Q

Certified Counselor I $24.47-$27.69

Certified Counselor II $26.40-$29.87

Registered Counselor $20.50-$23.20

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. Through a wide variety of programs, MAAC has grown to become one of the largest nonprofit social service organizations in the community. Learn more about the great things happening with MAAC at http : / / www.maacproject.org /

DEFINITION_______________________________________________________________

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• 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 establish 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 on-going 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.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATION

Requirements for placement in these classifications is pursuant to the requirements of the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals Credentialing (CCAPP) and / or California Association of DUI Treatment Programs Credentialing (CADTP) and may be subject to change. Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining registration / certification as outlined below.  Submission of transcripts, certificates, diplomas, verification of work experience may be required.

Requirements for Registered Counselors : (renewed annually – maximum renewal is five (5) years)

Completion of Nine Hour Orientation Course

Complete RADT Application

Signed California SUD Counselor Code of Conduct

Signed RADT Scope of Practice

3 Hours of Ethics and Professional Boundaries

VALUE-BASED BEHAVIORS

Listens attentively to others. Asks clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the other person’s views and underlying assumptions

Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers

Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and professional development

Attends work consistently and punctually. Arrives to meetings prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on what was agreed upon; meets deadlines

Honors the private and confidential matters of co-workers. Protects the proprietary information of MAAC systems

Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes

Deals with issues directly, in a respectful and timely manner. Focuses on resolving the issue while not criticizing the person. Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to implementing changes

HEALTH STATUS

Must have a physical examination, TB clearance and a drug screen by a doctor / clinic designated by MAAC as well as immunization records for influenza

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit, talk or hear both in person and by telephone, uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls, reach with hands and arms. An employee also is regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl, climb or balance and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret information; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use basic math; learn and apply new information or skills; work under intensive deadlines and interact with MAAC management, administrators, staff, teachers, parents, family members, children and others encountered in the course of work.

BACKGROUND CLEARANCE

All positions are subject to a background / education check, DMV check, NSOR, exclusion and debarment checks prior to hire and periodically throughout employment as required by various funding sources.

Note : California Start law requires background criminal checks on anyone who works in a licensed childcare facility who is not a client. Must have or obtain a current criminal background check clearance, signed criminal record statement, and signed Acknowledgement to Report Child Abuse form prior to the first day of employment.

TRANSPORTATION

Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, daily use of a personal, insured vehicle, and have and maintain a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to MAAC’s insurance carrier. Incumbents will be enrolled in the California DMV Pull Program.

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