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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• Flexible work hours
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and a background check.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex

Marsha Perry, Lacey Bradham, or Tamekia Miles

5002 LA HWY 10

Jackson, LA 70748

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities