Social Service Counselor 1, 2, 3 Or 4A

About this Job

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections

Corrections Services

Division of Probation & Parole Adult

SHREVEPORT DISTRICT

Shreveport Louisiana

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair professional and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity accountability and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is an opportunity for you to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety where professionalism resilience and teamwork are essential.

This position will provide direct and indirect services to male and female offenders currently on Probation and Parole supervision within Caddo Parish that are a potential high-risk for overdose. This position will work to reduce overdoses through providing education and through collaboration with treatment centers and harm reduction organizations in the area.

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

Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC our facilities and our mission.

An ideal candidate should possess 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.

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 found here .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties :

Position-Specific Details :

Appointment Type : JOB APPOINTMENT

Career Progression Group : SOCIAL SERVICE COUNSELOR 1 2 3 OR 4A

Other Important Information :

This Agency is a Drug-Free Workplace.

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.

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 :

Laura Guillory

Probation & Parole Human Resources Department

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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

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 2784 - 5009