Social Service Counselor

Position: SOCIAL SERVICE COUNSELOR 1, 2, OR 3
Location: Saint Gabriel

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

LA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN

St. Gabriel, LA

SALARY DEPENDENT ON QUALIFICATIONS

This position has a Special Entrance Rate at each level

Social Service Counselor 1has an SER of $16.42 per hour

Social Service Counselor 2 has an SER of $17.56 per hour

Social Service Counselor 3 has an SER of $21.27 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.

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others? As aSocial Service Counselor, you'll be at the heart of transformational care—guiding individuals through life’s most critical turning points. In this dynamic role, you’ll work closely with clients to develop detailed social histories, craft personalized treatment plans as part of a multidisciplinary team, and provide essential resources that change lives.

The Louisiana Correctional Institute for Woman is the only reception and diagnostic center for female inmates, the State's only female inmates' substance abuse treatment program, and is the only designated mental health facility for adult female inmates sentenced to the custody of Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections.

Selected Core Competencies:

• Making Accurate Judgments:
  The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
• Managing Resources:
  The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.
• Thinking Critically:
  The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.

Why work for DOC?

• Culture : DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth : Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
• Benefits : DOC offers a generous benefits package including; 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 etc.
  
  Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found
here .

Job Duties :

• Individual and group counseling
• Determine treatment programs and develop therapeutic activities
• Prepare case histories to be reviewed and evaluated by the treatment team

Position-Specific Duties:

THIS POSITION IS A JOB APPOINTMENT

This posting is for a temporary job appointment lasting up to four years

however, should a permanent position become available,

the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

Career Progression Group:This position may be filled as a Social Service Counselor 1, 2, or 3
Appointment Type:
Job appointment, Probational, or Promotion
Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay for a rate between $2.00 and $5.00 an hour for each hour worked

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