Social Service Counselor

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services
LA STATE PENITENTIARY, Angola, LA

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THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS A PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF LOUISIANA STATE GOVERNMENT (State Employee).

• DETAIL
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  The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
• PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT
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  Current permanent status classified State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment, if selected.
• TEMPORARY JOB APPOINTMENT
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  This position may be filled by temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, and a permanent position becomes available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

• Social Service Counselor 1 SER: $19.51 per hour
• Social Service Counselor 2 SER: $20.87 per hour
• Social Service Counselor 3 SER: $25.42 per hour
• Social Service Counselor 4A SER: $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.

• Culture
  : DOC values and supports employees through recognition programs, promotes internal advancement, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth
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  Professional growth opportunities are provided.
• Benefits
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  Includes a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance (also available post-retirement), at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave, paid time off for hours over 40 per week, deferred compensation, flexible benefits, alternate work schedules, and work-from-home options where policy allows.

• Making Accurate Judgments
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  Form opinions objectively based on relevant information and standards.
• Managing Resources
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  Use time, money, and people efficiently to maximize value.
• Thinking Critically
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  Generate ideas and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.

Salary depends on level and experience

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as Social Service Counselor 1, 2, 3, or 4A depending on experience.

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. Review your application to ensure it is current.

• Important: In the supplemental questions, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under PREA by answering YES.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the education and experience sections on your application.
• There is no guarantee of an interview. The hiring supervisor has 90 days from the closing date to make a hiring decision.
• Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application on 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.

Chassity Rheams

Louisiana State Penitentiary

Human Resources Department

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• 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 toward the six years of full-time work experience. The maximum substitution is 120 semester hours (up to four years).

• Necessary Special Requirement: Positions providing addictive disorder counseling or prevention services require certification or eligibility for certification by the ADRA or 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 by the absence of a master s degree and licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Differs from Social Service Counselor 2 by supervision received.

General Duties:
Maintains and prepares social histories, participates in treatment teams, manages caseloads, coordinates…