Social Services Analyst 1-3

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical preventive and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

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Make a meaningful impact by helping individuals overcome barriers and achieve stability. As a Social Service Analyst 13 youll interpret and apply complex federal state and local regulations while guiding clients through program requirements and available resources. Youll conduct in-depth client interviews to assess work history education abilities and goals then serve as a case managerdocumenting findings coordinating services and developing solutions that support successful participation. This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy problem-solving client engagement and using policy knowledge to create positive real-world outcomes.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Three years of experience in social services; 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.

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

Job Duties:

Location:Medical Vendor Administration / ES New Orleans Region 1-FSA 1 / Orleans Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment Promotional appointment Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months) or Detail to Special Duty

Cost Center:

Position Number(s): 5

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Social Services Analyst1 2 or 3 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER) as well as a Premium Pay of up to $2.00/hr for hours worked based on longevity.

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 be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Patricia Walker

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge LA 70821

This organization participates in E-verify and for more information on E-verify please contact DHS at 1-.

LDH supports Louisianas commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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