Certified/Registered Alcohol & Drug Counselor-Women's Recovery Home
Company: MAAC (Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee)
Location: Chula Vista
Posted on: March 15, 2023
Job Description:
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or will be fully
vaccinated at the time of hireHourly Rate DOE/QCertified Counselor
I $23.29-$27.65
Certified Counselor II $25.13-$29.84Registered Counselor
$19.09-$22.65OUR STORYSince 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 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.If assigned to a recovery home program
-- Under direct supervision, the incumbent is responsible for the
daily operations and residents at a residential recovery home;
performs case management functions and provides recovery-oriented
treatment and support services to residents; facilitates and
conducts one-on-one and group counseling sessions and workshops for
residents on a variety of subjects; 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.---If
assigned to the DUI program and/or classroom education:
- 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.---If assigned to a
recovery home program: -
- Screens program applicants for admission or referral to another
treatment facility or program.
- Conducts comprehensive assessments of applicant substance abuse
history, family, health, medical needs, employment and educational
background.
- Evaluates and determines program options for applicants with
the Program Managers.
- Schedules and conducts applicant interviews; intakes and
discharges residents; terminates residents from program as
necessary.
- Performs case management record keeping tasks; assists in
preparing required program performance reports; maintains and
updates center waiting lists; prepares and types correspondence;
creates resident files and applicant/resident information.
- Develops, revises and updates individual recovery plans (IRPs)
with residents that establish specific treatment goals.
- Regularly meets with residents to track progress and prepares
resident progress reports.
- Communicates with parole officers, probation officers,
advocates, and lawyers in person or by telephone to discuss
residents' status and progress.
- Prepares exit plans, discharge summaries and certificates of
completion for residents who have successfully completed the
program; contacts discharged residents for follow-up.
- Conducts and facilitates one-on-one and group counseling
sessions and workshops for residents on a variety of subjects,
including drug and alcohol education, domestic violence,
psychological and physiological effects of substance use and
addiction, health education, self-esteem, anger management, relapse
prevention, eating disorders and AA/NA step studies.
- Transports residents to appointments, health screenings, and
meetings or for emergency purposes; ensures residents go to all
required appointments and meetings.
- Logs, dispenses and disposes of prescribed medications for
residents.
- Conducts urinalysis drug testing on program participants.
- Collects resident fees and rent.
- Plans, schedules and supervises residents' daily activities,
including classes, appointments, outings, special events and
community involvement.
- Prepares weekly chore lists for residents and ensures chores
are complete.
- Conducts searches of resident rooms as needed in accordance
with MAAC policies and applicable legal requirements.
- Assist in the coordination of fundraising and community
networking activities.
- Assists with in menu planning; takes residents shopping for
groceries and personal needs; buys groceries and places orders for
food and household supplies as needed.
- May be assigned to conduct group and or education classes in
the DUI Program.
- Maintain compliance with the requirements for continuing
education hours and/or units (CEH or CEU) as determined by the
Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs and/or other regulatory
agencies.
- Performs other related duties as
assigned.Qualifications/Skills/Education/ExperienceKnowledge
of:
- Alcoholism and a general understanding of the Twelve Step
programs including Al-anon, Narcotics Anonymous (AA) and Alcoholics
Anonymous (AA).Counseling skills which includes 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 may be
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, policies
and procedures.
- Assess the participants' immediate needs and ensure
participants' receipt of needed services through personal service
or making appropriate referrals.
- Coordinate activities with outside jurisdictions and community
agencies.
- Interpret, apply and reach sound decisions in accordance with
rules, regulations and MAAC policies and procedures.
- Organize and maintain confidential participant records and
files.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing with a variety of
individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds;
understand and follow written and oral instructions; maintain
confidentiality of agency documents and records.
- Work effectively independently without close supervision;
organize, set priorities, take initiative and exercise sound
independent judgment within areas of responsibility; perform duties
that require high attention to detail and application of rules and
specific procedural requirements.
- Demonstrate patience, flexibility, dependability, and creative
problem-solving.
- Operate modern office equipment including photocopier,
calculator, computer and payroll administration and processing
related software.
- Exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and
releasing information; analyze and project consequences of
decisions and/or recommendations.
- Use tact, discretion, courtesy and patience in dealing with
sensitive and difficult individuals and situations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
agency staff and others encountered in the course of work.
- Travel is required and may include attending meetings and/or
conferences outside of the County.
-EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONRequirements 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 BoundariesVALUE-BASED
BEHAVIORSListens 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 changesHEALTH STATUSMust have a physical examination,
TB clearance and a drug screen by a doctor/clinic designated by
MAAC as well as immunization records for influenza*, pertussis and
measles as required by state and federal regulations prior to the
first day of employment.PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDSThe 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 DemandsWhile 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 DemandsWhile 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
CLEARANCEAll 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.TRANSPORTATIONMust 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.Powered by JazzHR
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