Program Specialist--Social Services
Program Specialist--Social Services
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About this Job
Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections
Corrections Services
HEADQUARTERS OFFICES
Baton Rouge LA
This position is located at DOC-Headquarters in Reentry & Education Services (Education)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 work from home etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10s or work from home MAY be 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:
- Exercise independent judgment to review purchase requests ensuring they align with authorized categories. Track purchases and gather documentation to analyze whether spending is occurring at the expected rate within each category.
- Serve as a liaison between the Business Office and Procurement Office by conducting annual audits of state and local programs to ensure compliance with funding rules and allocations.
- Oversee equipment and property use to confirm they serve their intended purpose. Maintain inventory records update tracking spreadsheets from purchase to receipt and follow up with facilities on any orders not closed within 60 days.
This position will report to Assistant Secretary in the office of Reentry Education and Chaplaincy.
Position-Specific Details:THIS POSITION IS A JOB APPOINTMENT
This posting is for a temporary job appointment lasting up to four years;
however should a permanent position become available
the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
This position serves as the key liaison between local and state facility program purchase requests and the Business Office managing a multimillion-dollar budget. It ensures that funds are spent according to approved allocations maintains accurate funding records and oversees the entire purchasing processfrom request to purchase to receiptwhile securing proper documentation for submission to the Business Office. Additionally this role is responsible for making purchases on behalf of the Department as needed and maintaining all related bookkeeping and accounting journals.
Based at the Department of Corrections Headquarters in Baton Rouge this role offers a front-row seat to the transformative work being done to prepare incarcerated individuals for successful reentry through education and rehabilitation programs. Youll have the rare opportunity to visit state and local correctional facilities conducting hands-on audits and seeing the direct impact of your work. All of this takes place in a positive mission-driven environment where every day brings purpose and progress.
Self-Motivated book keeping/accounting experience a detailed oriented multitaskerNote regarding the advertised pay range:The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and notthe amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
This posting may be used to fill other positions such as:
- TEMPORARY JOB APPOINTMENT: This position may be filled by temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment should a permanent position become available the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
- PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT: Current permanent status classified State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if selected.
- PROMOTION: Open to all Statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees. The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Forfurtherinformation about this vacancy contact:
Megan Coco
Human Resources Department
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
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