Social Service Counselor 1, 2, or 3

State of Louisiana; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Villa Feliciana Medical Complex in Jackson, Louisiana, seeks a Social Service Counselor to join our social services team. The role focuses on preparing client histories, formulating treatment plans, and managing caseloads across programs to support patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree or relevant social services experience and may require ADRA certification for addiction-related services.

Qualifications

• Three years of social services experience; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR
• A bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and prepares social histories of clients for information to be reviewed by treatment teams and for use in referrals to other agencies.
• Participates in the decision-making process of the treatment team including formulating therapeutic activities and recommending a treatment plan.
• Manages a caseload by scheduling appointments, evaluating client progress in counseling sessions, and making recommendations to the treatment team.
• Coordinates admissions, discharges, and follow-up services within various programs.
• Serves as liaison between the client, family, and the agency/institution. Assists in determining eligibility for services provided.
• Assists in the procurement of needs such as institutional placements, transportation, financial assistance, medical equipment, shelter, food, clothing, etc.
• Makes recommendations to the criminal justice system or to employers concerning a client's progress, including occasional court appearances.

Skills

Accepting Direction

Communicating Effectively

Demonstrating Initiative

Developing Plans

Displaying Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Villa Feliciana Medical Complex (VFMC), nestled in the heart of East Feliciana Parish in Jackson, Louisiana, invites dedicated professionals to join our team. We provide compassionate, high-quality services to individuals living with chronic diseases, disabilities, terminal illnesses, and infectious conditions such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Our goal is to create a homelike, safe environment where every patient receives personalized care designed to improve their quality of life.

We are currently seeking a Social Service Counselor who demonstrates professionalism, adaptability, and a strong work ethic. If you thrive in a team-oriented environment and are committed to making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies

• Accepting Direction: Follows direction reliably, adjusts to feedback, and completes tasks on time.
• Communicating Effectively: Communicates clearly, listens actively, and explains complex ideas well.
• Demonstrating Initiative: Takes ownership, solves problems, and follows through.
• Developing Plans: The ability to create structured strategies and plans that support the achievement of defined goals and objectives.
• Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.

Experience Requirements

• 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.

Job Duties

• Obtains and prepares social histories of clients for information to be reviewed by treatment teams and for use in referrals to other agencies.
• Participates in the decision-making process of the treatment team including formulating therapeutic activities and recommending a treatment plan.
• Manages a caseload by scheduling appointments, evaluating client progress in counseling sessions, and making recommendations to the treatment team.
• Coordinates admissions, discharges, and follow-up services within various programs.
• Serves as liaison between the client, family, and the agency/institution. Assists in determining eligibility for services provided.
• Assists in the procurement of needs such as institutional placements, transportation, financial assistance, medical equipment, shelter, food, clothing, etc.
• Makes recommendations to the criminal justice system or to employers concerning a client's progress, including occasional court appearances.

Position-Specific Details

Location: This vacancy is located in the Social Services Department of LDH/OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex, Jackson, Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Detail to Special Duty

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 hours day shift

Career Progression: This position is in a CPG (Career Progression Group) and may be filled as a Social Service Counselor 1, 2, or 3, depending on the applicant’s experience.

Compensation: Special Entrance Rate (SER): SSC 1 - $16.42 hourly, SSC 2 - $17.56 hourly and SSC 3 - $21.27 hourly also offers Longevity Pay up to $5.00 hourly.

Benefits

• Flexible work hours
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and a background check.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex

Marsha Perry, Lacey Bradham, or Tamekia Miles

5002 LA HWY 10

Jackson, LA 70748

[phone]

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