DUI Instructor

The Instructor for the Driving Under the Influence Program is responsible for conducting intake individual or group counseling sessions, assessments, and interviews for individuals who have been charged with DUI (Driving Under the Influence). This role will act as a resource to provide individuals with the tools and support with living an alcohol and/or drug-free lifestyle, along with safe and responsible driving practices. Anticipated schedule is 8 hours per week,.

You must be certified with one of the following organizations: California Association of DUI Treatment Programs, California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators, or the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals with one or more years’ experience in providing alcohol and drug abuse prevention/treatment, with a certification or registration with certifying body. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead individual and/or group education and training sessions about the negative consequences of driving under influence. 
• Teach First and Multiple Offender classes.
• Conduct intake interviews with clients, face to face interviews and conduct assessments of participants’ alcohol and other drug problems efficiently and promptly. 
• Complete and submit all client case notes from assessment interviews and group sessions in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, participation, and course completion.
• Attend DUI staff meetings as required. 
• Complete other duties and related projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively perform the responsibilities outlined above.
• Two years or more of experience providing counseling services to persons with alcohol and/or other drug problems.
• Certified with one of the following organizations: California Association of DUI Treatment Programs, California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators, or the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals with one or more years’ experience in providing alcohol and drug abuse prevention/treatment, with a certification or registration with certifying body.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices including substance use education, health resources, prevention, alcohol, and other drug related issues.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Zoom and DocuSign platforms experience, preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Verbal and written fluency in English required; Bilingual skills in a second language (particularly in Spanish) desired but not required.
• Ability to maintain compliance with all client confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to communicate well with people of diverse cultural, professional and experiential backgrounds.

Competencies

• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Reliable internet connection to facilitate sessions

Working conditions

Work is conducted using a hybrid model, some remote, some work in an office environment and in person meetings with individuals needing resources and tools to live an alcohol and drug-free life. This job requires evenings and weekend work.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to hear and talk, with extended periods of speaking. The employee is required to sit or stand for long periods of time; see to utilize a computer screen; frequently use hands; and reach with hands and arms for activities such as keyboarding.  The mental demands of the job include empathy, patience, resilience, reading and writing; and occasional interpreting and analyzing data.

AACI is an Equal Opportunity