We believe that our individual differences are our strength, and it forms the foundation that allows our agency to empower individuals to experience a greater quality of life. Our agency's vision is that all people will be empowered to lead meaningful and productive lives among friends, relatives, and neighbors regardless of behavioral health needs or developmental disabilities. We have been lighting the path forward into recovery by providing person-centered services to adults and children who meet the treatment criteria for substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and/or mental health. To learn more about our agency, please Visit our website . Join our team at Florida Parishes Human Services Authority as a Community Service Professional 3. This position is domiciled in Hammond, Louisiana, and is in our Developmental Disabilities Services division. This position plays a vital role in determining eligibility, coordinating services, and connecting individuals to critical community-based supports and resources. We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented professional with strong knowledge of developmental disabilities services, waiver programs, and community resources. 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 information and referrals to individuals and families regarding available programs, services, and community resources. Coordinates with families, schools, and professionals to obtain documentation needed for eligibility and service determinations. Conducts face-to-face interviews and administers assessments to evaluate support needs and makes referrals to Family Support programs, Resource Centers, community agencies, and other appropriate providers. Maintains the Participant Services Database, including demographic information, eligibility outcomes, and requested services. Ensures individuals and families are informed of services available through DDS, Medicaid, and local/state agencies. Determines an individual's level of need using required assessment tools and participates in assigning priority levels for services. Independently submits referrals for waivers, prepares eligibility appeal documentation, represents the agency during appeal hearings by presenting supporting evidence; and Reviews and evaluates Screening for Urgency of Need (SUN) requests, including initial screenings and re-screenings, and submits requests to OCDD as appropriate.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational Appointment Location:

Developmental Disabilities Services housed in Hammond, Louisiana.

Career Progression:

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

Compensation:

The salary range for the position is below. Community Service Professional 3 : $22.96/hour minimum - $41.38/hour maximum Salary may be negotiable depending on the chosen applicant's level of experience. Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title and NOT the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score 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 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.

Contact Information:

For further information on this vacancy, please contact: Emily Barthelemy HR Analyst C Florida Parishes Human Services Authority 835 Pride Drive, Suite B Hammond, LA 70401 emily.barthelemy@fphsa.org Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. FPHSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.