Social Worker 6-A

Bridge City, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 4784 - 8608

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About this Job

Office of Juvenile Justice
Bridge City Center for Youth

3225 River Rd. Bridge City LA 70094

Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is driven by a powerful mission: protecting our communities while helping youth build safer healthier and more successful futures. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Social Worker 6-A to provide advanced clinical services and support the rehabilitation of youth in our care.
In this meaningful role you will deliver therapeutic interventions conduct assessments coordinate treatment plans and work closely with youth families and multidisciplinary teams to promote healing and positive behavioral change. Your expertise will directly influence the well-being and long-term success of the young people we serve.
Were looking for a clinician with strong judgment a trauma-informed approach and a deep commitment to youth development and rehabilitation. If youre motivated by purpose and ready to make a real impact this role offers the opportunity to change lives and strengthen communities

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) plus:

A masters degree in social work followed by five years of social services experience.

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:

Plans organizes and implements all regional social work services.
Coordinates the activities of the program with other units and agencies.
Administers an involved training program for students of a recognized university that have interns with the agency.
Acts as consultant on social work matters to other professionals administrators psychologists occupational therapist medical director residential care and training directors.
Assesses and evaluates social work program effectiveness through quality control activities and statistical analysis.
Develops interprets and implements policy and procedures for the regional clinical social work program.

Position-Specific Details:
Work Location:This vacancy is located at Bridge City Center for Youth in Bridge City Louisiana.
Appointment Type:Full time probational
Work Schedule: This position works Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c).

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 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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources

In the supplemental questions section applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)to be considered for employment.

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities refer to theLouisiana Employment Resource Guide.

If you are contacted for an interview please let us knowat that timeif you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test possess a valid Louisiana Drivers License and clear a background check.

About this Job Office of Juvenile JusticeBridge City Center for Youth3225 River Rd. Bridge City LA 70094 Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is driven by a powerful mission: protecting our communities while helping youth build safer healthier and more successful futures. We are seeking a comp...