COMMUNITY SERVICE PROFESSIONAL 3

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana. Learn more about the Louisiana Department of Health The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner. Make a meaningful difference in the community with the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD). We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Community Service Professional 3 to join our team and deliver high-quality care to individuals with developmental disabilities and complex medical needs. Six 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 three years of experience in providing health or developmentally disabled services, counseling, health care management, or social services; OR A bachelor's degree plus three years 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 plus two years of experience in providing health or developmentally disabled services, counseling, health care management, or social services.

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:

Provides Technical Assistance and Training related to person-centered and wellness practices Performs duties as a member of the Transition Technical Support Team Conducts surveys with a focus on services and facilities

Position-Specific Details:

Location:

OCDD ICF/DD

Prog Unit /

Tangipahoa Parish Appointment Type:

Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)

Cost Center:

340-1102217 Position Number(s) : 178360

Career Progression:

This position will be filled as a Community Service Professional 3 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:

Tyrin Fultz:

tyrin.fultz@la.

gov Or write to:

Tyrin Fultz, OCDD Resource Center 109 West Minnesota Park Road, Suite 7 Hammond, La 70403 This organization participates in E-Verify, and for more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.