Recovery Home (Women's) CertifiedRegistered Alcohol & Drug Counselor

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 fivecore 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

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.

• 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.

QUALITIFICATION / 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 persons 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 Drivers License daily use of a personal insured vehicle and have and maintain a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to MAACs insurance carrier. Incumbents will be enrolled in the California DMV Pull Program.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 20 - 23