Prevention Coordinator (Social Service Counselor 4-A)
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Job Location:
New Orleans, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 3649 - 6566
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
One of ten districts across Louisiana MHSD was created by the state legislature in 2003 to oversee the delivery of publicly funded community-based mental health addictive disorders and developmental disabilities services to our area. MHSD serves adults children and families of Orleans Plaquemines and St. Bernard particular we serve residents who are uninsured or Medicaid eligible/covered individuals suffering from mental illness individuals suffering from addiction and individuals who have developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.
Join a Mission-Driven Team Making a Lasting Impact in Our Communities
If youre aCertified Prevention Specialist looking to make a tangible impact and grow your career in a supportive community-focused environment we encourage you to apply today.
Now Hiring: Certified Prevention Specialist (Full-Time Classified Position)
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES- 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.
- Thinking Critically:The ability to objectively question analyze interpret and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
- Training Others:The ability to facilitate the acquisition of work-related knowledge and skills in an effort to improve employee performance.
- Communicating Effectively:The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
- Demonstrating Accountability:The ability to accept ownership for your actions behaviors performance and decisions.
- Displaying Professionalism:The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.
- Driving Results:The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them.
- Fostering Engagement:The ability to encourage others to invest in their work and the success of the organization.
- Networking:The ability to intentionally develop or maintain relationships with internal partners external partners and professional contacts.
Minimum Qualifications
Six years of social services experience; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of social services experience; OR
A bachelors degree plus three years of social services experience; OR
An advanced degree in a social sciences field plus two years of social services experience.
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 found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Some of the key responsibilities you will perform as a Social Service Counselor 4-A- Community Engagement & Coalition Development
- Strategic Planning & Program Implementation
- Training & Technical Assistance
- Data Management & Reporting
The incumbent in this position will be responsible for providing support to the Regional Prevention Staff regarding prevention activities and programs to specifically include Community Mobilization Coalition Development Regional Strategic Plans Technical Assistance and the Strategic Prevention Framework. This position also involves supporting the Local Governing Entities (LGEs) in planning development implementation direction and support of these prevention initiatives which includes travel within Orleans St. Bernard and Plaquemine parishes.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational Promotional or Job Appointment
Compensation:Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
How To Apply:No Civil Service Test scoreis 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 this job title must be included in this application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Tanisha Alexander
MHSD Human Resources Business Partner
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Customer Service
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Case Management
- Computer Literacy
- Dispatching
- Home Care
- Administrative Experience
- Social Work
- Word Processing
