COMMUNITY SERVICE PROFESSIONAL 1-3 (ENTRY UNIT STAFF)

State of Louisiana - Elmwood, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Elmwood, LA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Community Service Professional 1-3 position at the State of Louisiana involves entry-level implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. This role is part of a Career Progression Group, allowing for advancement based on experience. The position focuses on providing quality behavioral health and developmental services, making a significant impact in the community.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients in developing service plans including identification of goals and appropriate services.
• Conducts assessments of clients utilizing standardized assessment tools.
• Prepares appeal packages for submission to the Bureau of Appeals and represents the agency at hearings.
• Attends appeal hearings to learn the processes and procedures.
• Prepares reports, maintains records, and conducts correspondence relevant to areas of specialty.
• Interviews and establishes working relationships with clients and families.
• Serves as a liaison with local and state agencies, professional organizations, advocacy organizations, legal entities, and private providers.
• Coordinates a portion of a statewide program element in a specific service area under close supervision.
• Provides supportive services for clients and assists in obtaining services from appropriate community resources based on the support plan.
• Assesses home environment, living situation, and abilities of individuals and families to determine the need for support service.
• Completes standardized assessments for determining eligibility of Developmentally Disabled state and federally mandated programs and services.
• Implements the developed service plan and monitors compliance by providers, family members, and others.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree plus one year of professional level experience in developmentally disabled services, alcohol/drug abuse counseling, mental health treatment, health care management, or social services.
• Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may substitute work experience and college credit for the degree requirements.
• A master's degree or Ph.D. in relevant fields will substitute for all required experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Regulation as a Registered Social Worker (RSW), Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) may be preferred.

Benefits

• On-the-job training