Administrative Coordinator 3

State of Louisiana; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority (SCLHSA) seeks an Administrative Coordinator 3 to support clinical operations at Terrebonne Behavioral Health Center in Houma, LA. The role involves check-ins, filing, data entry, and reception duties in a mission‑driven setting.

The position offers a probationary appointment with compensation based on education and experience. Contact Shelby Hidalgo for more information.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in administrative services.
• Experience substitution: every 15 semester hours earns six months of experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating client scheduling
• Managing front desk functions
• Facilitating client orientations
• Maintaining accurate client records in electronic systems

Skills

Administrative coordination

Check-ins

Data entry

Reception

Filing

Job description

About This Job

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 an experienced Administrative Coordinator 3 to perform check-ins, filing, data entry, and reception services. This 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.

An Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following Competencies

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.


• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.


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

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience in administrative services.

Experience Substitution

Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

As an Administrative Coordinator 3, the incumbent will support clinical operations by:

• Coordinating client scheduling


• Managing front desk functions


• Facilitating client orientations


• Maintaining accurate client records in electronic systems

Position-Specific Details

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

Appointment Type: Probationary Appointment

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

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Shelby Hidalgo, Acting HR Director, [e-mail], 985-857-3743.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day


• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day


• Mardi Gras


• Good Friday


• Memorial Day


• Independence Day


• Labor Day


• Veteran's Day


• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day


• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system


• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org)


• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

DA: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?

• I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback.


• I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations.


• I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally.


• I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability.

02

DA: Demonstrating Accountability - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

03

TCr: Thinking Critically - How do you analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from it?

• I miss key details or oversimplify information, and my conclusions may not be based on evidence.


• I try to analyze information, but I may overlook the relevance or credibility of my sources.


• I analyze key information, consider the evidence, and form logical conclusions based on credible sources.


• I uncover deeper insights by connecting different sources, questioning assumptions, and identifying patterns.

04

TCr: Thinking Critically - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

05

ADi: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given feedback?

• I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks.


• I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.


• I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.


• I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.

06

ADi: Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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