• Social Service Counselor 4-A

    Louisiana Department of State Civil Service (Monroe, LA)


    Social Service Counselor 4-A

     

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    Social Service Counselor 4-A

     

    Salary

     

    $3,649.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly

     

    Location

     

    Monroe, LA

     

    Job Type

     

    Classified

     

    Job Number

    NEDHSA-211201-SSC4AM-72825-AM

    Department

     

    LDH-Northeast Delta Human Services Authority

     

    Opening Date

     

    07/29/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    8/4/2025 11:59 PM Central

     

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    About this Job

    NORTHEAST DELTA HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY MISSION:

    Serve as a catalyst for individuals with mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive disorders to help realize their full human potential by offering quality, excellent care with greater accessibility.

     

    Northeast Delta Human Services Authority is seeking aSocial Service Counselor 4-A t o assess, design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate specialized social service programs for participants based on assessment and other pertinent data. This role is responsible for training in caseload principle and practices to ensure compliance with federal and state regulation and agency policy and procedures.

    Core Competencies:

    + Championing Continuous Improvement: The ability to systematically drive or promote continuous improvement.

    + Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.

    + Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

     

    If you're driven and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

    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

    Job Duties:

    + A Tobacco Treatment Specialist oversees an initial assessment to determine dosing of Nicotine Replacement, triggers, prior quit attempts and other important information needed to develop and individualized treatment plan with client centered determinants. This role is also responsible for developing and dispersing education material that assists cessation efforts.

    + Records progress in ClaimTrak, communicating with treatment team, and working with Primary Doctors and other prescribers using comprehensive, evidence-based strategies with clients identified as tobacco users, is the primary task of the TTS.

    + Works as part of a treatment team to provide quality care and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health (mental health or substance use) treatment. Also, works cooperatively the Health and Wellness Department to attend Community Health Fairs and shares the responsibility of educating the public of the many services available.

    + Completes orders for Nicotine Replacement Therapy as needed and works collaboratively with Genoa Pharmacy to dispense NRT's to clients. TTS maintains communication with all phone inquiries concerning smoking, providing services or referrals as needed.

    + Attends educational events to stay abreast of the most current treatment protocols and evidence-based compliance. Presents on tobacco related issues as requested and maintains information material to share with staff and client.

    Position-Specific Details:

    Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Demotion, Lateral Transfer, or Detail to Special Duty

     

    Compensation: NEDHSA is a designated approved National He alth Service Corps (NHSC) site. Clinicians who work at NHSC-approved sites are eligible to apply to the NHSC Loan Repayment Program to pay off student loans.

     

    + 2-year Full-Time Clinical Practice: NHSC will pay up to $50,000* for an initial 2 years of full-time clinical practice to clinicians.

     

    (Full-time clinical practice is defined as no less than 40 hours per week, for a minimum of 45 weeks per year.)

     

    Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

    How To Apply:

    No Civil Service test score is 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 accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

    Contact Information:

    For further information about this vacancy, contact:

    Ms. Janesia Raybon, MPA

     

    Human Resources Specialist

     

    Northeast Delta Human Services Authority

     

    2513 Ferrand Street

     

    Monroe, LA 71201

     

    318-362-4237 (office)

     

    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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    Do you have experience identifying and linking individuals with community resources? If so, please explain.

     

    02

     

    Do you have experience in providing continuity of care for clients in the Mental Health/Addiction setting? If so, please explain.

     

    03

     

    Do you have 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?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

    04

     

    If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the license/certificate number, issue date, and expiration date. If no, please type N/A.

     

    05

     

    Rate your ability to champion continuous improvement based on our definition: The ability to systematically drive or promote continuous improvement. effectively.

     

    + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable championing continuous improvement

    + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to champion continuous improvement

    + 3= I can champion continuous improvement

    + 4= I can champion continuous improvement and help others improve their ability to champion continuous improvement

     

    06

     

    Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

     

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    Rate your ability to follow policies and procedures based on our definition: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.

     

    + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable following policies and procedures

    + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to follow policies and procedures

    + 3= I can follow policies and procedures

    + 4= I can follow policies and procedures and help others improve their ability to follow policies and procedures

     

    08

     

    Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

     

    09

     

    Rate your ability to think critically based on our definition: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

     

    + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable thinking critically

    + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to think critically

    + 3= I can think critically

    + 4= I can think critically and help others improve their ability to think critically

     

    10

     

    Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

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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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