Social Service Counselor 1-3-Hcbs
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Job Location:
Slidell, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 2784 - 5009
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 in our Home and Community Based Services program. This is a community-based position with services delivered primarily in the homes of families across Tangipahoa St. Helena and Livingston 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 youre passionate about supporting families at risk of abuse or neglect and want to make a meaningful impact wed love to hear from you!
To learn more about our agency pleasevisit our website.
An ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:
Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals maintain focus amid competing demands and deliver results.
- Successful Behaviors: Sets clear goals stays focused owns outcomes and uses feedback to improve.
Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs preferences and experiences of internal and external customers.
- Successful Behaviors: Understands customer needs communicates clearly and delivers timely reliable service.
Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively identify connections across sources and form logical well-supported conclusions.
- Successful Behaviors: Analyzes key info weighs evidence and draws logical well-supported conclusions from credible sources.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:
- Manages specialized caseloads and provides direct services for those with a substantial long-term disability and/or expected to be of long-continued or indefinite durations;
- Completes initial and annual housing assessments;
- Assists tenants in establishing contracts attaining and maintaining a safe appropriate home environment with adequate financial support and developing daily living skills;
- Participates in and coordinates the planning prioritization management and tracking of the Individual Service Plan (ISP);
- Serves as the liaison between tenant family Housing Support Team (HST) and development management landlords
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:Probational Appointment or Job Appointment.
Career Progression:This position will be filled as either aSocial Service Counselor 1 2 or 3
Compensation:The salary range for the position is below.- 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
Location:Home and Community Based Serviceshoused in Slidell Louisiana.How To Apply:
No Civil Service testscorerequired 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 not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information on this vacancy please contact:
Emily Barthelemy
HR Analyst C
Florida Parishes Human Services Authority
835 Pride Drive Suite B
Hammond LA 70401
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.
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
