DUIP Certified​/Registered Alcohol & Drug Counselor; On-call

Employment Type

Part‑Time (on‑call, up to 24 hours per week)

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.

Since 1965, MAAC has maximized self‑sufficiency for families and individuals through high‑quality programs and community advocacy. MAAC employs dedicated staff who provide life‑changing services to thousands of individuals annually across five core focus areas:
Education, Economic Development, Health & Well‑Being, Housing, and Advocacy & Leadership Development. MAAC has become one of the largest nonprofit social service organizations in the community.

• 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 established 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 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.

• Alcoholism and a general understanding of the Twelve Step programs including Al‑Anon, Narcotics Anonymous (AA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
• Counseling skills which include 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.

• 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…