SOCIAL SERVICE COUNSELOR 1, 2, 3 or 4A

State of Louisiana • Kenner, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide direct and indirect services to male and female offenders currently on Probation and Parole supervision within East Baton Rouge/West Baton Rouge 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. DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development. Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.

Requirements

• Three years of social services experience; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Positions that provide addictive disorder counseling services require certification or eligibility for certification as a Counselor in Training (CIT), or a current practice credential as a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC), Registered Addiction Counselor (RAC), or Licensed Addictive Counselor (LAC) issued by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA), or its successor, pursuant to the Addictive Disorders Practice Act, LA RS. 37.3386-3390.6
• Positions that provide addictive disorder prevention services require certification or eligibility for certification as a Prevention Specialist in Training (PSIT), or a current practice credential as a Certified Prevention Professional (CPP), Registered Prevention Professional (RPP), Licensed Prevention Professional (LPP) issued by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA), or its successor, pursuant to the Addictive Disorders Practice Act, LA RS. 37.3386-3390.6

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level