SOCIAL SERVICE COUNSELOR 1, 2, 3 OR 4A

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections - Corrections Services LA STATE PENITENTIARY Angola, LA THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS A PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF LOUISIANA STATE GOVERNMENT (State Employee) This position may be filled as: * DETAIL: The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.

* PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT: Current permanent status classified State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment, if selected.

* TEMPORARY JOB APPOINTMENT: This position may be filled by temporary job appointment.

If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

This position has a Special Entrance Rate at each level Social Service Counselor 1 has an SER of $ 19.51 per hour Social Service Counselor 2 has an SER of $ 20.87 per hour Social Service Counselor 3has an SER of $ 25.42 per hour Social Service Counselor 4A has an SER of $ 27.20 per hour There is 'Premium Pay' for this position: A rate between $2.00 and $5.00 an hour for each hour worked, based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.

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, work from home, etc.

Alternative work schedules including 4/10's or work from home MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES: * Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.

* Managing Resources: The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.

* Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.

SALARY DEPENDS ON LEVEL EXPERIENCE * As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Social Service Counselor 1, Social Service Counselor 2, Social Service Counselor 3, or Social Service Counselor 4A depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). * The maximum salary for the Social Service Counselor 4A is $43,784.00.

Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

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.

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* IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering 'YES' to the PREA question.

* Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.

Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

* There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.

The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision.

Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.

* 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.

* This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

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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: Chassity Rheams Louisiana State Penitentiary Human Resources Department Ph: 225- 655-2055 Fax: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Three years of social services experience; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR A bachelor's 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.Function of Work: To provide general social services work through direct services and/or general counseling.

Level of Work: Entry.

Supervision Received: Close from a Social Service Counselor 5, social worker, or other higher-level social services personnel.

Supervision Exercised: None.

Location of Work: Department of Health and Hospitals; LSU-Health Sciences Centers, Acute Care Hospitals, Medical Schools; Veterans Affairs; Department of Corrections; Department of Social Services.

Job Distinctions: Differs from the Professional Counselor job series by the absence of a master's degree and licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Differs from the Social Service Counselor 2 by the supervision received.Obtains and prepares social histories of clients for information to be reviewed by treatment teams and for use in referrals to other agencies.

Participates in the decision making process of the treatment team including formulating therapeutic activities and recommending a treatment plan.

Manages a caseload by scheduling appointments, evaluating client progress in counseling sessions, and making recommendations to the treatment team.

Coordinates admissions, discharges, and follow-up services within various programs.

Serves as liaison between the client, family, and the agency/institution.

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 client's progress, including occasional court appearances.