Social Services Counselor 3

Helping people, changing lives through education, prevention, intervention, and treatment in an effort to enhance quality of life. Join a dedicated team committed to improving lives across South Central Louisiana. SCLHSA is seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Service Counselor 3 to provide advanced, professional behavioral health services within our community programs. This leadership-level role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while working in a supportive, mission-driven environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of human services in our region, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be a part of something meaningful. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES

Communicating Effectively:

The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

Demonstrating Initiative:

The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others.

Making Accurate Judgments:

The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning. Five years of social services experience; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus two years of social services experience; OR A bachelor's degree plus two years of social services experience; OR An advanced degree in a social sciences field plus one year 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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

As a Social Service Counselor 3, the incumbent will: Provide families with individualized support to access community-based services, including healthcare, housing, early childhood education, mental health, food assistance, and parenting resources. Conduct needs assessments and develop service plans in collaboration with ECSS caseworkers and other interdisciplinary team members. Manage requests and allocations of flexible funding to address urgent family needs (e.g., utilities, rent, transportation, childcare supplies). Track expenditures and maintain accurate financial records; work with ECSS leadership to monitor budgets and make funding recommendations. Represent the ECSS program at community events, health fairs, and stakeholder meetings to increase program visibility and promote available services. Facilitate outreach initiates to reach underserved or hard to engage populations, particularly those experiencing poverty, homelessness, or isolation.

Position-Specific Details:

Location:

This position is located at SCLHSA's Terrebonne Behavioral Health Center, located in Houma, LA.

Appointment Type:

This vacancy is being announced as a Classified Position and will be filled as a Job Appointment that may transfer into a Probationary Appointment at a future date.

Compensation:

The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

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: Shelby Hidalgo HR Director shelby.hidalgo2@la.gov 985-857-3743 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.