Community Services Assistant

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Community Services Assistant

Salary

$0.00 Monthly

Location

Monroe, LA

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Number

NEDHSA-CSA-52024-JR

Department

LDH-Northeast Delta Human Services Authority

Opening Date

05/20/2024

Closing Date

6/3/2024 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Supplemental Information

This is a contract position offering NO BENEFITS!

This position will be filled at our Developmental Disabilities location in Monroe, Louisiana.

The selected candidate must be able to work within the hours of the facility which is Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Ms. Janesia Raybon, MPA

Human Resources Specialist

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority

2513 Ferrand Street

Monroe, LA 71201

(318) 362-4237

Minimum Qualifications

Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.

Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:

A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

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 an accredited college or university.

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.

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.

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 for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

01

Have you ever worked with or volunteered with a person who has a developmental disability and/or their family? If yes, please explain.

02

What is your experience with developing person outcomes and supporting positive life experiences for persons with Developmental Disabilities? Please explain.

03

How many years of experience do you have working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities?

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

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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