COMMUNITY SERVICE PROFESSIONAL 2 COMMUNITY SERVICE PROFESSIONAL 2 Salary $2,968.00 - $5,843.00 Monthly Location Hammond, LA Job Type Classified Department LDH-Florida Parishes Human Services Authority Job Number 104171-CSP2-DD Closing 6/13/2018 11:59 PM Central * Description * Benefits * Questions Supplemental Information Position#195535 This is a position within the Developmental Disabilities Services Department of Florida Parishes Human Services Authority located on Pride Drive in Hammond, LA Preference may be given to applicants with experience in Developmental Disabilities 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. Applicants may be asked to serve a probationary period of not less than 6 months and not more than 24 months. 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For additional information about our agency please Visit our website For additional information about this vacancy contact: Brittany Taylor, Human Resources Analyst Florida Parishes Human Services Authority 835 Pride Drive, Suite B Hammond, Louisiana 70401 Phone: 985-543-4333 Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A baccalaureate degree in psychology; counseling; social work; sociology; criminal justice; nursing; public health; public health administration; public administration; hospital administration; education (with twenty-four semester hours in psychology, special education or early childhood education); speech communications/pathology; physical therapy; occupational therapy; therapeutic recreation; music therapy; or family and consumer sciences (with a concentration in child, family and social services) plus two years of professional level experience in any of the following: developmentally disabled services, alcohol/drug abuse counseling or treatment, mental health treatment, health care management, or social services. SUBSTITUTIONS: A master's degree in psychology; counseling; social work; sociology; criminal justice; nursing; public health; public health administration; public administration; hospital administration; education (with eighteen semester hours in psychology, special education or early childhood education); speech communication/pathology; physical therapy; occupational therapy; therapeutic recreation; music therapy; or family and consumer sciences (with a concentration in child, family and social services) will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience. A Ph.D. in the above fields will substitute for all of the required experience. NOTE: Some positions may require regulation as a Registered Social Worker (RSW), Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; the Higher Learning Commission; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: To provide experienced level implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of programs within offices specializing in services for those with developmental disabilities. LEVEL OF WORK: Experienced. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General from a Community Services Supervisor, a higher-level professional or an administrator. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None LOCATION OF WORK: Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH) and Human Services Districts/Authorities statewide. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from the Community Services Professional 1 by the presence of independent performance of duties under general supervision. Differs from the Community Services Professional 3 by the supervision received and presence of less independent and complex assignments. Examples of Work EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Assists individuals in developing service plans including identification of goals and appropriate services making recommendations for specific support needs. Conducts less complex assessments of clients utilizing standardized assessment tools. Meets with officials of local and state agencies, professional organizations, advocacy organizations and private providers to develop and explore resources/service delivery for clients. Prepares appeals packages for submission to the Bureau of Appeals and participates in appeals hearings by presenting evidence for agency decision. Prepares reports, maintains records, and conducts correspondence relevant to area of specialty. Interviews and establishes working relationships with clients and families. Serves as a liaison with a variety of local and state agencies, professional organizations, advocacy organizations, legal and court related entities, and private providers to develop, maintain, and enhance a viable service delivery system for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Coordinates a portion of a statewide program element in a specific service area, under general supervision. Provides supportive services for clients and assists in obtaining services from appropriate community resources based on the support plan. ENTRY UNIT: Assesses home environment, living situation, and abilities of clients and families to determine the need for support services; also determines if other agency referrals are necessary for crisis intervention. Completes standardized assessments for determining eligibility of developmentally disabled state and federally/mandated programs and services. Determines the current status of clients to evaluate if an immediate danger/risk is present. Obtains medical and/or research, psychological, educational reports on clients; determines if information supports eligibility requirements as established by state law. Prepares eligibility decision. FAMILY SUPPORT UNIT: Implements the plan and monitors compliance by providers, family members and others to ensure supports are delivered satisfactorily. Participates in setting case plan goals/objectives in family team conferences and presenting requests for funding as appropriate. Monitors the flow of required documents for fiscal oversight of service plan. Negotiates terms for complex social services contracts through direct personal contact with administrative provider agency personnel. Performs on-site interviews with provider agency administrators; assures program compliance with contract expectations. Coordinates exploration of alternate living arrangements for clients/families requesting such, as outlined in plan of services. Benefits Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to "make a difference" through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits and have access to a great professional development program. Flexible Working Arrangements The flexibility of our system allows agencies to implement flexible working arrangements through the use of alternative work schedules, telecommuting and other flexibilities. These arrangements vary between hiring agencies. Professional Development - The Comprehensive Public Training Program (CPTP) is the state-funded training program for state employees. Through CPTP, agencies are offered management development and supervisory training, and general application classes on topics as diverse as writing skills and computer software usage. Insurance Coverage Employees can choose one of several health insurance programs ranging from an HMO to the State's own Group Benefits Insurance program. The State of Louisiana pays a portion of the cost for group health and life insurance. Dental and vision coverage are also available. More information can be found at www.groupbenefits.org. Deferred Compensation As a supplemental retirement savings plan for employees, the State offers a Deferred Compensation Plan for tax deferred savings. Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor. State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org), Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees' Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others. LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system. 01 Do you posses experience in developmental disabilities? * Yes * No 02 If you answered "yes" to the above question, please explain. If you answered "no", please put N/A. 03 Are you a current or former FPHSA employee? * Yes * No Required Question Agency State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462