Posting number: 228446 NLHSD CSP1-3 ES 111226
Department: LDH- Northwest Louisiana Human Services District
Job classification: COMMUNITY SERVICE PROFESSIONAL 1
Posting type: Open
Categories: Community Services, Social Services, Human Services, Community and Social Services
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The Northwest Louisiana Human Services District's mission is to increase public awareness of and to provide access for individuals with behavioral health and developmental disabilities to integrated community based services while promoting wellness, recovery and independence through education and the choice of a broad range of programmatic and community resources.
Our vision is the Northwest Louisiana Human Services District exists so that individuals with mental health, addictive disorders, and developmental disabilities residing in the parishes of Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine and Webster are empowered, and self-determination is valued such that individuals live a satisfying, hopeful, and contributing life.
We are seeking Community Service Professionals who will be responsible for coordinating intake and referral activities for individuals and families seeking access to Early Steps and other developmental disability services and supports, as applicable. Responsibilities include receiving and processing referrals, gathering and documenting intake information, identifying potential service needs, providing information regarding available programs and community resources, and facilitating referrals to appropriate service systems.
Four years of experience in providing health or developmentally disabled services, counseling, health care management, or social services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience plus one year of experience in providing health or developmentally disabled services, counseling, health care management, or social services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in providing health or developmentally disabled services, counseling, health care management, or social services; OR
An advanced degree in a social sciences field, nursing, public health; public, hospital, or health administration; speech-language pathology or communication sciences and disorders; physical, occupational, recreational, or music therapy.
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.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Job Appointment of no more than 4 years.
(This vacancy is being announced as a Classified Position and will be filled as a Job Appointment of no more than 4 years that may be converted to a Probationary Appointment at a future date).
Career Progression: This position will be filled as a Community Service Professional 1, 2, or 3.
Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday -Friday.
Location: This position will be with the NW LA Human Services District -Developmental Disabilities Office located at 3018 Old Minden Rd, Bossier City, LA 71112.
Compensation: The minimum and maximum pay levels for the position is listed below:
**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and
not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
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.
NW LA Human Services District
Human Resources
1310 N Hearne Ave
Shreveport, LA 71107
318-676-5111
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