Program Consultant- Social Services

About this Job

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections

Corrections Services

HEADQUARTERS OFFICES

Baton Rouge LA

This position will be domiciled at the Office of Probation & Parole Alexandria District in Rapides Parish.

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair professional and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity accountability and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is an opportunity for you to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety where professionalism resilience and teamwork are essential.

This position serves as the Central Region Reentry Supervisor for the Transition Specialists assigned to the following parishes: Rapides Grant Concordia Avoyelles Caldwell and Tensas.

This position is domiciled at the Alexandria Probation and Parole District and is supervised by the Program Manager located at DOC Headquarters in Baton Rouge.

Why work for DOC

• Culture : DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs creating a sense of community prioritizing internal promotional opportunities clear communication and professional development.
  • Growth : Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
  • Benefits : DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan health insurance that is also available post retirement at least 10 paid holidays sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week a deferred compensation plan a flexible benefits plan alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements .

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Minimum Qualifications

Six years of experience in administrative services public health social services or health services; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services public health social services or health services; OR

A bachelors degree plus three years of professional level experience in administrative services public health social services or health services; OR

An advanced degree in a social science field public health counseling social work rehabilitation services business public or health administration or Juris Doctorate plus two years of experience in administrative services public health social services or health services.

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.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Plans coordinates and controls a statewide program element in a program area.

Develops and implements policies and monitoring procedures for the program element.

Conducts studies or special projects.

Revises rules regulations and procedures to comply with changes in law or policy.

Identifies needs for resources and training related to community based services and determines how these needs can be met; develops proposals for meeting the needs.

Writes and submits grant proposals.

Meets with government officials private officials professionals and others on matters regarding the program element.

Trains agency personnel regarding procedures and policies.

Maintains records prepares reports and conducts correspondence relative to the program element assigned.

May direct the work of staff of professional or clerical employees serving as a lead worker or direct supervisor.

Will work with a diverse well-oriented team of consultants who supervise Transition Specialists with extensive experience in their roles.

Position-Specific Details :

Appointment Type : PROBATION or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

• Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
• This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment should a permanent position become available the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

Other Important Information :

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment by answering YES to the PREA question.
• Any degree certificate special license or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
  • This is a 24 hour facility.
  • Applicants may be required to work shift work.
  • This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

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.

• There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process should you be selected.
• To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available click HERE.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Megan Coco

Human Resources Department

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