Social Service Counselor

Social Service Counselor

Villa Feliciana Medical Complex (VFMC), nestled in the heart of East Feliciana Parish in Jackson, Louisiana, invites dedicated professionals to join our team. We provide compassionate, high-quality services to individuals living with chronic diseases, disabilities, terminal illnesses, and infectious conditions such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Our goal is to create a homelike, safe environment where every patient receives personalized care designed to improve their quality of life.

We are currently seeking a Social Service Counselor who demonstrates professionalism, adaptability, and a strong work ethic. If you thrive in a team-oriented environment and are committed to making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Accepting Direction:
Follows direction reliably, adjusts to feedback, and completes tasks on time.

Communicating Effectively:
Communicates clearly, listens actively, and explains complex ideas well.

Demonstrating Initiative:
Takes ownership, solves problems, and follows through.

Developing Plans:
The ability to create structured strategies and plans that support the achievement of defined goals and objectives.

Displaying Professionalism:
The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.

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 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:

• 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 determining eligibility for services provided.
• Assists in the procurement of needs such as institutional placements, transportation, financial assistance, medical equipment, shelter, food, clothing, etc.
• Makes recommendations to the criminal justice system or to employers concerning a client's progress, including occasional court appearances.

Position-Specific Details:

Location:

This vacancy is located in the Social Services Department of LDH/OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex, Jackson, Louisiana.

Appointment Type:
Probational, Promotional, or Detail to Special Duty

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8 hours day shift

Career Progression:
This position is in a CPG (Career Progression Group) and may be filled as a Social Service Counselor 1, 2, or 3, depending on the applicant's experience.

Compensation:
Special Entrance Rate (SER): SSC 1 - $16.42 hourly, SSC 2 - $17.56 hourly and SSC 3 - $21.27 hourly also offers Longevity Pay up to $5.00 hourly.

Benefits of working as a Social Service Counselor at VFMC include flexible work hours, paid holidays, and paid time off. All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and a background check.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required 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 applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job…