Our agency's mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Acadiana who have behavioral health and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Service Counselor to provide professional behavioral health services to individuals in our region. Apply today for the opportunity to join our team and help us promote the independence, respect, and inclusion of all citizens.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES

Focusing on

Customers:

The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.

Making Accurate Judgments:

The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Thinking Critically:

The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.

Communicating Effectively:

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

Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence:

The ability to identify and understand emotions in oneself and others and use that understanding to manage one's behavior and relationships.

Demonstrating Initiative:

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

Demonstrating Innovation:

The ability to generate, share, and apply original ideas to improve outcomes, solve problems, or create new value. 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 .

Job Duties:

As a social service counselor, you function in the capacity of a behavioral health case manager: serving the acute and/or chronically mentally ill adult population, the emotionally/behaviorally disturbed child/adolescent population and their families and clients with addictive disorders/co-occurring disorders. collaborating with psychiatrists, medical psychologists, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, counselors, and support staff regarding care coordination necessary to facilitate wellness and recovery of persons served. Position•

Specific Details:

Location:

This position is located in the Acadiana Area Human Services District•Tyler Behavioral Health Clinic in

Lafayette, LA Work Schedule:

Monday•Friday 40 hours/week

Appointment Type:

Probational and Promotional Career Progression:

This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as a Social Service Counselor 1, 2, 3, or 4B. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected.

Compensation :

The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series. Please click on the links below to learn more about each job level:

SOCIAL SERVICE COUNSELOR 1 SOCIAL SERVICE COUNSELOR 2 SOCIAL SERVICE COUNSELOR 3 SOCIAL SERVICE COUNSELOR 4-B

This incumbent is required to possess and maintain the necessary requirements relevant to the assigned CPG level. 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. • Resumes

WILL NOT

be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. • If you are selected for this position and indicate that you have a degree, you will be required to submit an official transcript. There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Jennifer Sonnier, Human Resources Analyst Jennifer.

Sonnier@la.gov AAHSD-Human Resources 302 Dulles Drive Lafayette, LA 70506 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.