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Opelousas, LA30+ days ago
- $12.25–$13
SOCIAL SERVICE COUNSELOR 1 - 4B
Salary
$2,838.00 - $5,113.00 Monthly
Location
Lafayette, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
AAHSD/JRS/0551
Department
LDH-Acadiana Area Human Services District
Opening Date
07/30/2026
Closing Date
8/6/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Our agency's mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Acadiana who have behavioral health and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Service Counselor to provide professional behavioral health services to individuals in our region.
Apply today for the opportunity to join our team and help us promote the independence, respect, and inclusion of all citizens.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Building and Supporting Teams:The ability to combine ones actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
Demonstrating Accountability:The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
Driving Results:The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.
Focusing on Customers:The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
Thinking Critically:The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of social services experience; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR
A bachelors degree.
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 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:
As a social service counselor, you will function in the capacity of a behavioral health case manager:
Position -Specific Details:
Location: This position is located in the Acadiana Area Human Services District - Tyler Behavioral Health Clinic in Lafayette, LA
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 40 hours/week
Appointment Type: Probational and Promotional
Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as a Social Service Counselor 1, 2, 3, or 4B. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected.
Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.
Please click on the below links to learn more about each job level:
SOCIAL SERVICE COUNSELOR 1
SOCIAL SERVICE COUNSELOR 2
SOCIAL SERVICE COUNSELOR 3
SOCIAL SERVICE COUNSELOR 4-B
This incumbent is required to possess and maintain the necessary requirements relevant to the assigned CPG level.
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.
If you are selected for this position and indicate that you have a degree, you will be required to submit an official transcript.
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.
Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Jennifer Sonnier, Human Resources Analyst
Jennifer.Sonnier@la.gov
AAHSD-Human Resources
302 Dulles Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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:
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):
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
| Location | Lafayette, LA |
| Salary | $2,838–$5,113 |