SOCIAL SERVICE COUNSELOR 3
Location: Marrero, Louisiana
Description: Louisiana Department of State Civil Service is at present looking to employ SOCIAL SERVICE COUNSELOR 3 right now, this vacancy will be situated in Louisiana. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A baccalaureate degree plus two years of professional social services experience.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Eight years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree only.
Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree only as follows:
A maximum of 90 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
15 to 29 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 30 to 44 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 45 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 60 to 74 semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 75 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for five years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree. 90 or more semester hours credit will substitute for six years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of six years full-time work experience. Candidates with 90 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree only.
A baccalaureate degree in social work, sociology, psychology, behavioral science or human service counseling from an accredited institution may be substituted for one year of professional social services experience.
Graduate education in social work, sociology, psychology, or human service counseling from an accredited institution may be substituted for one year of professional social services experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.
A master's degree in the above fields may be substituted for the two years of required experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
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
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 9333-Professional Entry Test in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered. Applicants without a current test score can apply to take the test here . 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 can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings. Application Status Message What it Means Application received Your application has been submitted successfully. Checking for required test score We are making sure you have an active, passing score for the required written test. Evaluating experience Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Eligible for consideration You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for the position. Referred to hiring manager for review Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview. Position filled Someone has been selected for the position. Position cancelled The agency has decided not to fill the position. For further information about this vacancy contact: Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Human Resources 3616 S. I-10 Service Road (504) 838-5224
Job Concepts:
Function of Work:
To provide general social services work through direct services and/or general counseling.
Level of Work:
Advanced.
Supervision Received:
Broad 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 job series by the absence of a master's degree and licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor or registration as a Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern.
Differs from the Social Service Counselor 2 by the presence of responsibility for specialized caseloads and/ or lead-worker duties.
Differs from Social Service Counselor 4-A by the absence of responsibility for assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of specialized programs.
Differs from Social Service Counselor 4-B by serving as a certified substance counselor.
Examples of Work:
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 various activities of a program regarding application, pre-admission, admission, and certification.
Presents client assessments and recommendations at inter-disciplinary team plan staffing and participate in treatment plan development through presentation of contributing environmental factors observed.
Initiates community involvement in developing indigenous resources and serves as an ongoing facilitator in creating and maintaining providers to impact needs especially in isolated and/or rural areas.
Serves as liaison between client, family, and institution; interviews clients and their families to assess individual and family roles, relationships and reactions and to identify specific diagnosis-related concrete social service and counseling needs.
Assist in the procurement of needs such as institutional placements, transportation, financial assistance, medical equipment, shelter, food, clothing, etc.
Monitors services through observations, home visits, preparation of forms or progress notes, and reports and records factors detrimental to social adjustment.
May provide testimony and recommendations on behalf of clients in court cases in response to judges and other officers of the court.
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This vacancy will be opened on: Mon, 23 Jul 2012 23:58:47 GMT
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