Social Service Counselor 1-3-Hcbs
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About this Job
We believe that our individual differences are our strength and they form the foundation that allows our agency to empower individuals to experience a greater quality of life.
Our agencys vision is that all people will be empowered to lead meaningful and productive lives among friends relatives and neighbors regardless of behavioral health needs or developmental disabilities. We have been lighting the path forward into recovery by providing person-centered services to adults and children who meet the treatment criteria for substance use disorders developmental disabilities and/or mental health.
Join our team at Florida Parishes Human Services Authority as a Social Service Counselor providing social services counselor components and supportive services to Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) tenants. This is a community-based position with services delivered primarily in the homes of families across Tangipahoa St. Tammany St. Helena Livingston and Washington Parishes.
Were looking for a dedicated individual who is comfortable working flexible non-traditional hoursincluding some weekendsand who thrives in a field-based role that rarely involves office time. If you want to make a meaningful impact wed love to hear from you!
To learn more about our agency pleasevisit our website.
The ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:- Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
- Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
- Managing Time: The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness efficiency or productivity.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of social services experience; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR
A bachelors degree.
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.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Positions that provide addictive disorder counseling or prevention services will require certification or eligibility for certification issued by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA) or its successor.Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be foundhere.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Provides and coordinates supportive services and case management to tenants with a variety of disabilities;
- Completes initial and annual housing assessments;
- Assists tenants to develop daily living skills to manage and maintain housing;
- Participates in and coordinates the planning prioritization management and tracking of the Individual Service Plan (ISP);
- Serves as liaison between tenant family Housing Support Team (HSP) and development management/landlords; and
- Links tenants to the appropriate services provided by FPHSA or other service providers and provides resources for clinical consultation when necessary.
Appointment Type:Probational Appointment. Applicants may be asked to serve a probationary period that may be anywhere between 6 months and 24 months.
Career Progression:Social Service Counselor 1 Social Service Counselor 2 or Social Service Counselor 3
Compensation:Below is a list of the pay range(s) for the position(s):- Social Service Counselor 1: $16.06/hour minimum - $28.90/hour maximum
- Social Service Counselor 2: $17.18/hour minimum - $30.92/hour maximum
- Social Service Counselor 3: $19.67/hour minimum - $35.40/hour maximum
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. FPHSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service testscoreisrequired in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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 applications 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.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumeswill notbeaccepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Emily Barthelemy HR Analyst
FPHSA Human Resources
835 Pride Drive Suite B
Phone:
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