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SOCIAL SERVICE COUNSELOR 1-3 (DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES)



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.

Come join our team at Florida Parishes Human Services Authority (FPHSA) as a Social Service Counselor 1, 2, or 3 and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. In this role, you’ll help individuals of all ages navigate the process of accessing developmental disability services by providing guidance, coordinating resources, and connecting them with the supports they need. If you enjoy helping others, building relationships, and making a positive impact in your community, we encourage you to apply!


An ideal candidate shall possess the following competencies:
  • Demonstrating Accountability- The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
  • 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. 

Requirements

Three years of social services experience; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's 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.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:
This position provides general social services work through direct services to individuals with or suspected to have a developmental disability, from birth to adult. Duties include:
  • Receiving calls, assessing particular life situations and recommending a support and service plan, 
  • Obtaining and preparing information for individuals applying for Developmental Disability (DD) services, 
  • Managing intake caseloads for entry staff, 
  • Coordinating discharges/transfers into and out of the region, and 
  • Receiving written and/or verbal requests for services and entering information into the data system.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Intellectual and Developmental Disability Supports housed in Hammond, Louisiana
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional Appointment 
Career Progression: This position will be filled as a Social Service Counselor 1, 2, or 3.
Compensation: The salary range for these positions are below.
  • Social Service Counselor 1: $16.06/hour minimum - $28.90/hour maximum 
  • Social Service Counselor 2: $17.18/hour minimum - $30.92/hour maximum 
  • Social Service Counselor 3: $19.67/hour minimum - $35.40/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

Date Posted
11/06/2026
Job Reference
228199-SSC1-3-DDS
Organization
LDH-Florida Parishes Human Services Authority
Location
Hammond, LA 70802
Category
Disease Prevention
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