Housing Service Coordinator Supervisor (Social Service Counselor 4-A)

About This JobAt JPHSA, we are committed to providing quality behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and primary care services and supports. Make a difference in the community and join our team today. The Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) Behavioral Health Community Services (BHCS) division provides a continuum of community-based behavioral health and support programs to assist individuals in their recovery from mental illness and/or addictive disorders. The Social Service Counselor 4-A in this position (Housing Service Coordination Supervisor) works in the BHCS division under the direction of the Assistant Division Director.

This individual models wellness, hope, resiliency, and recovery to Jefferson Parish residents receiving services through JPHSA. An Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Competencies: Championing Continuous Improvement: The ability to systematically drive or promote continuous improvement. Making Accurate Judgements: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards. Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion. Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the organization. Driving Results:

The ability to identify important goals and works to achieve them. Foster Engagement: The ability to encourage others to invest in their work and the success of the organization. Thinking Strategically: The ability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the organization. Minimum QualificationsSix years of social services experience; ORSix years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of social services experience; ORA bachelor's degree plus three years of social services experience; ORAn advanced degree in a social sciences field plus two years of social services experience. 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. Job SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties And Other InformationAs a Housing Service Coordinator Supervisor you will,Manages and monitors the administrative functions of the Housing Service Coordination ProgramEnsures staff conducts weekly team meetings and leads meetingsEnsures staff contacts referrals in the designated timeframe Ensures every individual has a case plan and staffing is geared towards the case planEnsures every individual is staffed before dischargeEnsures program contractors submit weekly schedulesEnsures staff maintains accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in the electronic health recordProvides training in caseload principles and practices and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations and agency policy and proceduresEnsures all services for program participants are based on an assessment of needs and other pertinent dataEvaluates and monitors services and redirects them when indicatedManages program tracking spreadsheet, inclusive of ensuring all follow ups are made at appropriate timelinesCompletes monthly and quarterly reports for assigned programsMonitors and oversees peer contractors under the direction of Assistant Division DirectorProvides crisis intervention services to adults accessing the Eunoia Center, with the goal of symptom reduction and restoration to a previous level of functioningCollaborates and communicates with all program staff to ensure the appropriateness of interventions and safety for each individualAssists staff in maintaining an environment that supports a recovery-focused approachProvides Homeless Outreach hotline coverage via answering calls and reaching out to referred individuals for initial contactPosition-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job AppointmentWork Schedule: Flexible work hours that may be outside of the traditional 8: 00 am to 4: 30 pm, Monday-Friday, dependent on job duties. Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 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. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Enjoli LewisJefferson Parish Human Services Authority3616 S. I-10 Service Road West, Metairie, LA 70001elewis@jphsa. org504-838-5426Louisiana 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: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https: //info. groupbenefits. org/Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found at https: //www. civilservice. louisiana. gov/Parental-Leave/Default. aspxHolidays 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 GovernorState 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).

LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www. trsl. org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www. lsers. net), among others01AEI: Rate your ability to act with ethics and integrity based on our definition: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.

1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable acting with ethics and integrity2= I have limited experience or require assistance to act with ethics and integrity3= I can act with ethics and integrity4= I can act with ethics and integrity and help others improve their ability to act with ethics and integrity02AEI: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 03DR: Rate your ability to drive results based on our definition: The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them.

1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable driving results2= I have limited experience or require assistance to drive results3= I can drive results4= I can drive results and help others improve their ability to drive results04DR: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 05FE: Rate your ability to foster engagement based on our definition: The ability to encourage others to invest in their work and the success of the organization.

1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable fostering engagement2= I have limited experience or require assistance to foster engagement3= I can foster engagement4= I can foster engagement and help others improve their ability to foster engagement06FE: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 07TS: Rate your ability to think strategically based on our definition: The ability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the organization.

1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable thinking strategically2= I have limited experience or require assistance to think strategically3= I can think strategically4= I can think strategically and help others improve their ability to think strategically08TS: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. Required Question