Program Specialist- Social Services
Program Specialist- Social Services
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Job Description
About this Job
Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections
Corrections Services
DIXON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
Jackson LA
- Maintains records prepares reports and conducts correspondence relative to the program element assigned at a Louisiana Correctional Facility.
Why work for DOC
- Culture:DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs creating a sense of community prioritizing internal promotional opportunities clear communication and professional development.
- Growth:Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
- Benefits:DOC offers a generous benefits package including a defined benefit pension plan health insurance that is also available post-retirement at least 10 paid holidays sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week a deferred compensation plan a flexible benefits plan alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10s MAYbe an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Five years of experience in administrative services public health social services or health services; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus two years of experience in administrative services public health social services or health services; OR
A bachelors degree plus two years of experience in administrative services public health social services or health services; OR
An advanced degree in a social science field public health counseling social work rehabilitation services business public or health administration or Juris Doctorate plus one year of experience in administrative services public health social services or health services.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Researches and interprets program policy; communicates policy interpretations and changes to field staff at a Louisiana Correctional Facility.
Position-Specific Details:THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS A PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT
or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE
OF LOUISIANA STATE GOVERNMENT (State Employee)
- Exams and License Requirements
- No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
- Any degree certificate special license or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
- An attached resume will not replace a completed application; failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.
- Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
How to Apply:
- To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT.
- IMPORTANT:In the supplemental questions section applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment by answering YES to the PREA question.
- Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
- Any degree certificate special license or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
- Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
- Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.
- There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process should you be selected.
- Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
- This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
- To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available clickHERE.
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Christy Rossin
Dixon Correctional Institute
Human Resources Department
5568 Hwy 68 Jackson LA 70748
Ph:
Fax:
- Exams and License Requirements
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Unclear
