Recovery Home (Men's) Certified/Registered Alcohol & Drug Counselor (On Call)

MAAC (Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee) • Chula Vista, CA

25d • $21 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an on-call, part-time position for a Certified/Registered Alcohol & Drug Counselor at a Men's Recovery Home. The role involves case management of individuals convicted of DUI offenses or residents in a recovery home. Responsibilities include daily operations of the recovery home, providing recovery-oriented treatment and support, facilitating counseling sessions, and conducting workshops. The position also involves administrative tasks such as screening applicants, conducting assessments, maintaining records, developing recovery plans, and communicating with external agencies. Additionally, the role may include transporting residents, dispensing medication, conducting drug testing, collecting fees, supervising daily activities, and assisting with fundraising and community networking. The position requires adherence to continuing education requirements.

Requirements

• Knowledge 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.
• 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
• Must have a physical examination and a drug screen by a doctor/clinic designated by MAAC prior to the first day of employment.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated written and verbal proficiency in English and Spanish language a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Reimbursement of registered and certified counseling credentialing for probationary, full-time, and part-time MAAC Counselors.
• Support for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed