• Job Description

  Req#: 4999352
  
  
  Office of Juvenile Justice
  Swanson Center for Youth-Monroe
  4701 South Grand St., Monroe, LA 71202
  https://ojj.la.gov/location/swanson-center-for-youth-monroe
  
  
  
  This vacancy is located at Swanson Center for Youth location in Monroe, Louisiana.
  
  
  The Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) serves youth who have been adjudicated delinquent or Families in Need of Services (FINS). We are responsible for youth assigned to our care by the court system, either for supervision or custody in residential placement or secure care. OJJ also provides services to youth under local court
  Our Mission
  The Office of Juvenile Justice protects the public by providing safe and
  effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive,
  law-abiding citizens.
  
  
  Our Vision
  OJJ is a quality system of care which embraces partnerships with families,
  communities and stakeholders to assist youth in redirecting their lives
  toward responsible citizenship.
  
  
  Guiding Principles
  Honesty - To be honest; do everything with integrity.
  Achievement - To be outcome-oriented in achieving results consistent with our mission.
  Versatility - To value, promote and support diversity and cultural competence.
  Ethical - To be ethical; to do the right thing, both legally and morally.
  
  
  Focused - To be focused on empowering people to succeed.
  Accountable - To be accountable for the effective and efficient management of resources.
  Informed - To be informed and guided in our decisions by appropriate and valid data.
  Team players - To be an effective and efficient team of professionals.
  Harmonious - To be inclusive – involve all parties, both external and internal, who need to be part of the
  process.
  
  
  HAVE FAITH: Together we help change lives.
  
  AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
  
  
  • Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
  • Driving Results: The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them.
  • Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
  • Managing Resources: The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.
  • Managing Stakeholders: The ability to identify and to respond to the sometimes competing perspectives, agendas, and expectations of different parties.
  • Managing Time: The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity.
  • Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.
  • Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.
  • Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
  • Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
  
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  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.
  The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .
  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 the procurement of needs such as institutional placements, transportation, financial assistance, medical equipment, shelter, food, clothing, etc.

  • Assists in determining eligibility for services provided.

  • Makes recommendations to the criminal justice system or to employers concerning a client's progress, including occasional court appearances.
  Position-Specific Details:
  THIS IS A CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT.
  
  As part of a Career Progression Group, this vacancy may be filled from this recruitment as a Social Service Counselor 1, 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The maximum salary for the Social Service Counselor 3 is $73,632.00. Please refer to the Job Specifications tab located at the top of the LA Careers Current Job Opportunities page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
  
  The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.
  
  How To Apply:
  No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
  To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
  * Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
  For further information about this vacancy contact:
  Garilyn London
  OJJ/ Human Resources Division
  Garilyn.London@LA.gov
  
  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.
  
  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.
  
  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.
  
  This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
  
  

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