COMMUNITY SERVICE PROFESSIONAL 1, 2, OR 3 - EARLYSTEPS

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROFESSIONAL 1, 2, OR 3 - EARLYSTEPS

Salary

$3,250.00 - $5,855.00 Monthly

Location

Hammond, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

228423-CSP1-3-EarlySteps

Department

LDH-Florida Parishes Human Services Authority

Opening Date

11/12/2026

Closing Date

11/22/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

About this Job

We believe that our individual differences are our strength, and it forms the foundation that allows our agency to empower individuals to experience a greater quality of life.

Our agency's vision is that all people will be empowered to lead meaningful and productive lives among friends, relatives, and neighbors regardless of behavioral health needs or developmental disabilities. We have been lighting the path forward into recovery by providing person-centered services to adults and children who meet the treatment criteria for substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and/or mental health.

To learn more about our agency, please Visit our website.

Were looking for a Community Service Professional to serve as the Single Point of Entry Intake Coordinator for the EarlySteps program in our Developmental Disabilities Division. EarlySteps is Louisiana's early intervention system under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C. It provides free evaluations, service coordination, and support services such as speech, occupational, physical therapy, audiology, nutrition, and vision services to infants and toddlers from birth through age 35 months with developmental delays or qualifying medical conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of experience in providing health or developmentally disabled services, counseling, health care management, or social services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience plus one year of experience in providing health or developmentally disabled services, counseling, health care management, or social services; OR

A bachelors degree plus one year of experience in providing health or developmentally disabled services, counseling, health care management, or social services; OR

An advanced degree in a social sciences field, nursing, public health; public, hospital, or health administration; speech-language pathology or communication sciences and disorders; physical, occupational, recreational, or music therapy.

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

Job Duties:

Receives, reviews, and processes referrals for individuals seeking access to EarlySteps and other designated OIDD programs.

• Serves as an initial point of contact for individuals, families, healthcare providers, community organizations, and other referral sources.
• Obtains and documents demographic information, referral details, presenting concerns, and other information necessary to initiate the intake process.
• Reviews referrals for completeness and obtains additional information as needed.

Conducts preliminary intake interviews and gathers information to identify potential service needs and available supports.

• Interviews individuals and families to obtain information regarding developmental concerns, functional needs, existing supports, and available resources.
• Completes designated intake questionnaires and screening activities in accordance with program requirements.

Coordinates with regional and statewide partners to support effective EarlySteps program implementation, referral processes, and community awareness.

• Represents regional EarlySteps intake operations in meetings with the EarlySteps state office and other program partners.
• Participates in Regional Interagency Coordinating Council RICC), State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC),statewide EarlySteps meetings, and other designated program activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Intellectual and Developmental Disability Supports housed in Hammond, Louisiana

Appointment Type: Probational Appointment or Promotional Appointment

Career Progression: This position will be filled as a Community Service Professional 1, 2, or 3.

Compensation: The salary range for these positions are below.

• Community Service Professional 1: $18.75/hour minimum - $33.78/hour maximum
• Community Service Professional 2: $20.06/hour minimum - $36.14/hour maximum
• Community Service Professional 3: $22.96/hour minimum - $41.38/hour maximum

Salary may be negotiable depending on the chosen applicant's level of experience. Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title and NOT the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

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 applications 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.

Contact Information:

For further information on this vacancy, please contact:

Emily Barthelemy

HR Analyst C

Florida Parishes Human Services Authority

19184 Dr. John Lambert Drive

Hammond, LA 70403

emily.barthelemy@fphsa.org

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. FPHSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans 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). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

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