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SOCIAL SERVICE COUNSELOR 5-B

Salary

$3,904.00 - $7,025.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

415-26-002 BRD

Department

DOC-Adult Probation & Parole

Opening Date

01/13/2026

Closing Date

1/20/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

https://doc.la.gov/

Division of Probation & Parole – Adult

BATON ROUGE DISTRICT

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is an opportunity for you to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

This position serves as the direct supervisor for professional and/or paraprofessional social services staff that provide direct and indirect services to male and female offenders currently on Probation and Parole supervision within 9 district offices that are a potential high-risk for overdose. The incumbent will work to reduce overdoses through providing education and through collaboration with treatment centers and harm reduction organizations in the area.

Why work for DOC? (https://doc.louisiana.gov/about-the-dpsc/careers-in-corrections/)

+ 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’sMAYbe an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC (https://doc.louisiana.gov/about-the-dpsc/careers-in-corrections/) , our facilities, and our mission.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

+ Communicating Effectively:The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement. - Successful Behaviors: Communicates clearly, listens actively, and explains complex ideas well.

+ Developing Performance:Builds the future potential of others by supporting long-term growth, skill development, and career progression. - Successful Behaviors: Gives clear, balanced feedback, reviews work quality, and supports individual growth through learning opportunities.

+ Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning. - Successful Behaviors: Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions using available info, context, and trade-offs.

Minimum Qualifications

Six years of social services experience; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of social services experience; OR

A bachelor's degree plus three years of social services experience; OR

An advanced degree in a social sciences field plus two years of social services experience.

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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

+ Provides direct-line supervision of treatment staff through supervisory conferences, staff meetings, on-the-job training, case reviews, and review of completed work assignments.

+ Guides employees in the assessments of needed services and placement of their clients, develops psychosocial assessments of case goals, objectives, and case plans for clients and their families, implements case plans.

+ Determine work assignments, coordinates work flow, monitors subordinates' activity and productivity.

+ Participates in the decision making process of the treatment team including formulating therapeutic activities and recommending a treatment plan.

+ 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.

+ Reviews requests for client services and approves/disapproves request according to agency guidelines.

+ Reviews, evaluates, and counsels subordinates regarding work performance.

+ Responsible for orientation and continuing staff development functions for unit staff.

+ 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

+ Supervise the Social Service Counselor 4 A

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: JOB APPOINTMENT

+ A job appointment is a temporary job lasting up to four years; however, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

+ This position may also be filled as a probational appointment if a non-temporary position becomes available in the recruitment process.

+ If filled by probation, a permanent classified LA State employee, if selected, may be required to accept a probational appointment.

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and NOTthe amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

Other Important Information:

+ Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.

+ Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.

+ This is a 24 hour facility.

+ Applicants may be required to work shift work

+ This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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 are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be acceptedin lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

+ To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE.

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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Laura Guillory

Probation & Parole Human Resources Department

[email protected]

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Are you currently a permanent classified employee of Louisiana State Government (STATE EMPLOYEE)?

+ Yes

+ No

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CE - 26: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

+ I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.

+ I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.

+ I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.

+ I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

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CE - 26: Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

04

DPe - 26: Developing Performance - How well do you support others' performance, give feedback, and help them grow in their roles?

+ I miss goals, avoid giving clear feedback, overlook performance issues, and provide little support for development.

+ I set goals and give feedback to support accountability, monitor performance, and address gaps.

+ I give clear, balanced feedback, review work quality, and support individual growth through learning opportunities.

+ I connect development to strategy, use coaching and data to improve performance, and build future capabilities.

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DPe - 26: Developing Performance - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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MAJ - 26: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information?

+ I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias.

+ I try to weigh options but struggle when there’s uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes.

+ I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs.

+ I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges.

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MAJ - 26: Making Accurate Judgments - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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How did you hear about this position?

+ Civil Service Website or social media

+ Recruitment Event

+ Newspaper Ad

+ DOC Website

+ DOC Employee Referral

+ LinkedIn

+ Indeed

+ ZipRecruiter

+ Glassdoor

+ Monster

+ Facebook/Instragram

+ Twitter

+ Other

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Employer

State of Louisiana

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the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

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