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COMMUNITY SERVICE PROFESSIONAL 1, 2, OR 3 - EARLYSTEPS



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.

We're 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.

Requirements

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 bachelor's 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.

Qualifications

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

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.
Date Posted
11/12/2026
Job Reference
228423-CSP1-3-EarlySteps
Organization
LDH-Florida Parishes Human Services Authority
Location
Hammond, LA 70802
Category
Mental Health/Social Services
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