SOCIAL WORKER 5-A at State of Louisiana, LA
State of Louisiana, LA · Thibodaux, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Thibodaux
About the Department
Position Duties
A master's degree in social work followed by four years of social services experience.
Minimum Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Other Qualifications
Job Duties:
- Provide individual and group counseling to youth using evidence-based practices
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Collaborate with facility staff, families, and external providers to coordinate care
- Monitor progress and adjust interventions to meet evolving needs
- Document services and maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with agency standards
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to case planning
- Advocate for youth needs and support their transition to community-based services
Position-Specific Details:
Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Thibodaux Regional Office in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
Appointment Type: Full-time
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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
[email protected]
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. Apply Now
