SOCIAL SERVICE COUNSELOR 1, 2, 3 or 4A
SOCIAL SERVICE COUNSELOR 1, 2, 3 or 4A
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Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections
Corrections ServicesDivision of Probation & Parole Adult
FELICIANA DISTRICT
Clinton Louisiana
Our Mission
The mission of Corrections Services is to enhance public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of offenders effective probation/parole supervision and proven rehabilitative strategies that successfully reintegrate offenders into society as well as to assist individuals and communities victimized by crime. Goals and priorities are built around the Departments commitment to public safety and rehabilitation and serve to guide our performance in carrying out our mission. Goals and priorities include: staff and offender safety provision of basic services opportunity for change opportunity for making amends and reentry.
This position will provide direct and indirect services to male and female offenders currently on Probation and Parole supervision within East Feliciana/West Feliciana parishes and portions of East Baton Rouge Parish that are a potential high-risk for overdose. This position will work to reduce overdoses through providing education and through collaboration with treatment centers and harm reduction organizations in the area.
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 MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.
Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC our facilities and our mission.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
- Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
- Managing Resources: The ability to ensure resources such as time money and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.
- Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas manipulate ideas and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.
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
- Obtains and prepares social histories of clients for information to be reviewed by treatment teams and for use in referrals to other agencies.
- Participates in the decision making process of the treatment team including formulating therapeutic activities and recommending a treatment plan.
- Manages a caseload by scheduling appointments evaluating client progress in counseling sessions and making recommendations to the treatment team.
- Coordinates admissions discharges and follow-up services within various programs.
- Serves as liaison between the client family and the agency/institution.
- Assists in the procurement of needs such as institutional placements transportation financial assistance medical equipment shelter food clothing etc.
- Assists in determining eligibility for services provided.
- Makes recommendations to the criminal justice system or to employers concerning a clients progress including occasional court appearances.
- Positions that provide addictive disorder counseling services require certification or eligibility for certification as a Counselor in Training (CIT) or a current practice credential as a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) Registered Addiction Counselor (RAC) or Licensed Addictive Counselor (LAC) issued by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA) or its successor pursuant to the Addictive Disorders Practice Act LA RS. 37.3386-3390.6
- Positions that provide addictive disorder prevention services require certification or eligibility for certification as a Prevention Specialist in Training (PSIT) or a current practice credential as a Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) Registered Prevention Professional (RPP) Licensed Prevention Professional (LPP) issued by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA) or its successor pursuant to the Addictive Disorders Practice Act LA RS. 37.3386-3390.6
- Will work with Offenders
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This posting is for a temporary job appointment lasting up to four years.
- This posting may be used to fill a vacancy as a 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.
Career Progression: This position will be filled from this recruitment as a Social Service Counselor 1 2 3 or 4A depending on experience.
Compensation:There is Premium Pay for this position:
A rate between $2.00 and $5.00 an hour for each regular hour worked based on years of service with DOC in addition to regular pay.
Other Important Information:- This Agency is a Drug-Free Workplace.
- 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.
How to Apply:
No Civil Service Test Score is required 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 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.*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumes will not beaccepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available clickHERE.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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.
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies for this posting will be interviewed. The hiring 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.For more information about this vacancy contact:
Human Resources Department
Division of Probation and Parole/Adult
P.O. Box 94304Baton Rouge LA 70804-9304
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