vacancy is located at the Lake Charles Regional Office in Lake Charles Louisiana.
Our Mission
The Office of Juvenile Justice protects the public by providing safe and
effective individualized services to youth who will become productive
law-abiding citizens.
Our Vision
OJJ is a quality system of care which embraces partnerships with families
communities and stakeholders to assist youth in redirecting their lives
toward responsible citizenship.
Guiding Principles
Honesty - To be honest; do everything with integrity.
Achievement - To be outcome-oriented in achieving results consistent with our mission.
Versatility - To value promote and support diversity and cultural competence.
Ethical - To be ethical; to do the right thing both legally and morally.
Focused - To be focused on empowering people to succeed.
Accountable - To be accountable for the effective and efficient management of resources.
Informed - To be informed and guided in our decisions by appropriate and valid data.
Team players - To be an effective and efficient team of professionals.
Harmonious - To be inclusive involve all parties both external and internal who need to be part of the
process.
HAVE FAITH: Together we help change lives.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Three years of experience or training in clerical work.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience.
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:
Positions allocated at this level tend to focus on specialized programmatic examples of work as listed below:
- Performs responsible departmental-program duties in accordance with rules regulations and policies. May involve communication with other departments customers etc.
- Serves as liaison and/or contact person for the department or office between and amongst other departments customers vendors and agencies.
- Receives applications or other forms and reviews for compliance with department policies; works to resolve discrepancies; may make initial determinations regarding clients eligibility for department services.
- Prepares requisitions for the purchase of supplies; may involve entering information into an automated system.
- Compiles information from various sources and prepares specialized reports; formats reports according to department standards.
- Serves as assistant to a manager which could include keeping appointment schedule preparing travel issuing directives to others on their behalf and relieving the manager of administrative matters.
- May begin performing duties related to traditional administrative functions such a property control purchasing and safety in addition to other clerical duties as noted above.
The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.
Position-Specific Details:
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
- Accepting Direction:The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
- Communicating Effectively:The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
- Following Policies and Procedures:The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules and all applicable federal and state laws.
- Acting with Ethics and Integrity:The ability to be consistent honest and a trustworthy steward of State resources.
- Adapting to Change:The ability to adjust plans expectations and behaviors in response to change.
- Exhibiting Social Awareness:The ability to identify and adapt your actions based on the situation and the personality behavior and emotions of others.
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. 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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
In the supplemental questions section applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.
If you are contacted for an interview please let us knowat that time if you will need special accommodations.
NOTE: Prior to an appointment the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test possess a valid Louisiana Drivers License and clear a background check.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.