SOCIAL WORKER 1, 2, OR 3

State of Louisiana; St. Gabriel (LA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SER pay levels

Premium pay for years of service

24-hour facility environment

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections – Corrections Services seeks a dedicated Social Worker for Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women in St. Gabriel. You will join a multidisciplinary team to support rehabilitation, well-being, and successful reentry for women in custody.

Required licensure (LMSW/LCSW or CSW) and a master's in social work; permanent status requires licensure. Responsibilities include assessments, counseling, crisis response, and coordination with

Qualifications

• Current LMSW/LCSW or CSW licensure required in Louisiana.
• A master's degree in social work is required and must be verified.
• Permanent status requires licensure; CSW credential alone is not accepted for permanent status.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling addressing mental health, trauma, substance use, and life skills.
• Respond to crises and provide stabilization support.
• Collaborate with security, medical, mental health, and program staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain confidential documentation per state and facility standards.
• Assist with reentry planning and referrals to community resources.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to program development.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling

Crisis response

Team collaboration

Documentation

Reentry planning

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

LA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN

St. Gabriel, LA

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

The Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary team and support the rehabilitation, well-being, and successful reentry of the women in our care. This role is essential to fostering a safe, humane, and growth-oriented environment within the state’s only correctional facility for women.

Why work for DOC?

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post-retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.

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.

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

Job Duties:

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide individual and group counseling addressing mental health, trauma, substance use, family relationships, and life skills
• Respond to crises and provide stabilization support
• Collaborate with security, medical, mental health, and program staff to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain accurate, confidential documentation in accordance with state and facility standards
• Assist with reentry planning, including referrals to community resources and support services
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to program development

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

• Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
• This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) at each level. However, the salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

• Social Worker 1 has an SER of $19.88 per hour
• Social Worker 2 has an SER of $21.27 per hour
• Social Worker 3 has an SER of $22.76 per hour

This position also offers premium pay: A rate between $2.00 and $5.00 an hour for each regular hour worked, based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.

Career Progression Group: SOCIAL WORKER 1, 2, OR 3

• Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant.
• Salary depends on level of experience.

Other Important Information

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
• This is a 24-hour facility.
• This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Dave Besse

Human Resources Department

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