SOCIAL WORKER 1/2/3

Office of Juvenile Justice; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Juvenile Justice in Monroe, LA, is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to provide clinical support to youth in secure care settings. You will assist with therapeutic services, case management, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote emotional well-being and rehabilitation.

Requirements include a master’s degree in social work and licensure (LMSW/LCSW/CSW). This role offers trauma-informed, youth-centered care and opportunities for professional growth through team

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana LMSW, LCSW, or CSW license required.
• Master’s degree in social work is required.
• Permanent status requires LMSW or LCSW licensure in Louisiana; CSW credential will not be accepted.
• Experience or training in trauma-informed care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with therapeutic services and provide counseling to youth under supervision.
• Help with case management tasks, documentation, and treatment planning.
• Conduct interviews, gather social histories, and support assessments of youth needs.
• Coordinate services with clinical staff, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Observe and report youth behavior, progress, and safety concerns.
• Apply trauma-informed, culturally competent practices in all interactions.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development.
• Perform related duties to support youth rehabilitation and clinical operations.

Skills

Therapeutic services

Case management

Interviews

Documentation

Trauma-informed care

Multidisciplinary teams

Cultural competence

Team participation

Education

MSW degree

Job description

Office of Juvenile Justice

Swanson Center for Youth-Monroe

4701 S Grand St., Monroe, LA 71202

https://ojj.la.gov/location/swanson-center-for-youth-monroe

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is driven by a powerful mission: protecting our communities while helping youth build safer, healthier, and more successful futures. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Social Worker to provide essential clinical support to youth in secure care settings.

In this meaningful role, you will assist with therapeutic services, support case management activities, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote emotional well-being, rehabilitation, and positive behavioral change. Your work will help ensure that youth receive the structure, guidance, and support they need to succeed.

If you are committed to trauma-informed, youth-centered care and eager to grow as a professional, this role offers the opportunity to make a real difference while developing your clinical skills.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Certified Social Worker (CSW) plus:

A master's degree in social work.

NOTE: Permanent status will not be granted in this job title without LMSW or LCSW licensure in Louisiana; Certified Social Worker (CSW) credential will not be accepted for granting permanent status.

Job Duties:

• Assist with therapeutic services and provide supportive counseling to youth under supervision.
• Help with case management tasks, documentation, and treatment planning.
• Conduct interviews, gather social histories, and support assessments of youth needs.
• Collaborate with clinical staff, families, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services.
• Observe and report youth behavior, progress, and safety concerns.
• Apply trauma-informed, culturally competent practices in all interactions.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development.
• Perform related duties to support youth rehabilitation and clinical operations.

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location: This vacancy is located at Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe, LA.

Appointment Type: Full-time, Probational

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Social Worker 1, 2, or 3

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c).

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

For further information about this vacancy, contact

Garilyn London

OJJ/ Human Resources

[e-mail]

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check.