What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Service Counselor 1 - 3 position at Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development?
Supplemental Information
JPHSA is committed to providing quality behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and primary care services and supports. Make a difference in the community and join our team today.
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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
Enjoli Lewis - HR Analyst
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
3616 S. I-10 Service Road West, Metairie, LA 70001
elewis@jphsa.org
504-838-5426
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority and its programs (JPHSA) participate in E-Verify
Federal law mandates all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. All new hires at JPHSA are subject to employment eligibility verification through E-verify.
E-Verify is for Everyone.
For more information on E-Verify, please contact the Department of Homeland Security at 888-897-7781 or visit https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
An Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Competencies
Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
Driving Results: The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them.
Fostering Engagement: The ability to encourage others to invest in their work and the success of the organization.
Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.
Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
Thinking Strategically: The ability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Job Concepts
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.
Examples of Work
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.
JPHSA is committed to providing quality behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and primary care services and supports. Make a difference in the community and join our team today.
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.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
- Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
Enjoli Lewis - HR Analyst
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
3616 S. I-10 Service Road West, Metairie, LA 70001
elewis@jphsa.org
504-838-5426
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority and its programs (JPHSA) participate in E-Verify
Federal law mandates all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. All new hires at JPHSA are subject to employment eligibility verification through E-verify.
E-Verify is for Everyone.
For more information on E-Verify, please contact the Department of Homeland Security at 888-897-7781 or visit https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
An Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Competencies
Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
Driving Results: The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them.
Fostering Engagement: The ability to encourage others to invest in their work and the success of the organization.
Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.
Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
Thinking Strategically: The ability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Job Concepts
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.
Examples of Work
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.
