Social Service Counselor 5-B

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections

Corrections Services

of Probation & Parole Adult

BATON ROUGE DISTRICT

Baton Rouge Louisiana

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair professional and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity accountability and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is an opportunity for you to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety where professionalism resilience and teamwork are essential.

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:

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information ideas and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement. - Successful Behaviors: Communicates clearly listens actively and explains complex ideas well.
• Developing Performance: Builds the future potential of others by supporting long-term growth skill development and career progression. - Successful Behaviors: Gives clear balanced feedback reviews work quality and supports individual growth through learning opportunities.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options weigh risks and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning. - Successful Behaviors: Makes timely well-reasoned decisions using available info context and trade-offs.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

• Provides direct-line supervision of treatment staff through supervisory conferences staff meetings on-the-job training case reviews and review of completed work assignments.
• Guides employees in the assessments of needed services and placement of their clients develops psychosocial assessments of case goals objectives and case plans for clients and their families implements case plans.
• Determine work assignments coordinates work flow monitors subordinates activity and productivity.
• Participates in the decision making process of the treatment team including formulating therapeutic activities and recommending a treatment plan.
• 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.
• Reviews requests for client services and approves/disapproves request according to agency guidelines.
• Reviews evaluates and counsels subordinates regarding work performance.
• Responsible for orientation and continuing staff development functions for unit staff.
• 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
• Supervise the Social Service Counselor 4 A

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: JOB APPOINTMENT

• A job appointment is a temporary job lasting up to four years; however should a permanent position become available the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
• This position may also be filled as a probational appointment if a non-temporary position becomes available in the recruitment process.
• If filled by probation a permanent classified LA State employee if selected may be required to accept a probational appointment.

Note regarding the advertised pay range:The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career andNOT the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

Other Important Information:

• 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.
  • This is a 24 hour facility.
  • Applicants may be required to work shift work
  • This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

• 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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Laura Guillory

Probation & Parole Human Resources Department

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