Posting number: villa/mp/20260915
Department: LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services
Job classification: SOCIAL SERVICE COUNSELOR 1
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Social Services
Villa Feliciana Medical Complex (VFMC), nestled in the heart of East Feliciana Parish in Jackson, Louisiana, invites dedicated professionals to join our team. We provide compassionate, high-quality services to individuals living with chronic diseases, disabilities, terminal illnesses, and infectious conditions such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Our goal is to create a homelike, safe environment where every patient receives personalized care designed to improve their quality of life.
We are currently seeking a Social Service Counselor who demonstrates professionalism, adaptability, and a strong work ethic. If you thrive in a team-oriented environment and are committed to making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.
Accepting Direction: Follows direction reliably, adjusts to feedback, and completes tasks on time.
Communicating Effectively: Communicates clearly, listens actively, and explains complex ideas well.
Demonstrating Initiative: Takes ownership, solves problems, and follows through.
Developing Plans: The ability to create structured strategies and plans that support the achievement of defined goals and
objectives.
Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and
consideration for others.
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.
Location: This vacancy is located in the Social Services Department of LDH/OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex, Jackson, Louisiana.
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Detail to Special Duty
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 hours day shift
Career Progression: This position is in a CPG (Career Progression Group) and may be filled as a Social Service Counselor 1, 2, or 3, depending on the applicant’s experience.
Compensation: Special Entrance Rate (SER): SSC 1 - $16.42 hourly, SSC 2 - $17.56 hourly and SSC 3 - $21.27 hourly
also offers Longevity Pay up to $5.00 hourly.
Benefits of working as a Social Service Counselor at VFMC include flexible work hours, paid holidays, and paid time off.
All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and a background check.
No Civil Service test score is required 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 applications 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.
OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex
Marsha Perry, Lacey Bradham, or Tamekia Miles
5002 LA HWY 10
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-4013
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