SOCIAL SERVICES WORKER

Entry‑level professional work providing counseling, assessments, referrals and other human services to individuals, families, and groups in community, institutional, clinical and/or home settings; and related work as required. A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Sociology, Psychology, Education, Human Development and Family Studies or a related field from an accredited college or university is required. The Civil Service Department reserves the right to determine the relatedness of the degree. Some positions may require an applicant to be registered with the Louisiana State Board of Social Worker Examiners as a Registered Social Worker (RSW). Positions at the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center require a one (1) year probationary period. Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, the applicant must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job. All related experience gained within the last ten (10) years is considered for credit; all related previous experience will also be considered for qualification purposes. The City of New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for an alternate format or accommodations should be directed to Shana Parker at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Domicile requirements for employment are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full‑time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013, must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire. Exceptions may be made on a case‑by‑case basis. The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year. The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and/or safety of the public, co‑workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre‑employment substance abuse screening. Candidates for all other original entrance positions will have to undergo an unannounced substance abuse screening during their working test period. A medical examination is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to active classifications, and may be required for re‑employment, promotions and/or transfers. Good moral character is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his or her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory as determined by the Department of City Civil Service. Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for identification during all phases of an examination. Veterans, disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form, which can be obtained in this office. The form must be submitted with the required proof (at the minimum, a DD‑214) before the final filing date. High school diploma and general equivalency diploma (GED) must be issued by a state Department of Education or an institution recognized by a state Department of Education. Certificates of completion and high school diplomas from foreign institutions are acceptable if the applicant submits a statement of educational equivalency from an accepted evaluation service. ACcredited colleges and universities are institutions accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an Institutional Accreditor. College diplomas from foreign countries will be accepted if the applicant submits a statement of educational equivalency from an accepted evaluation service. Applicants will not receive credit for unpaid work unless specified. Partial credit may be given for related part‑time employment. Experience credit will be granted for related provisional appointments (internal applicants). Professional administrative experience is defined as experience gained in a position that required a Bachelor’s Degree upon entrance. Prior to appointment, the hiring agency must verify education, driver's license, and/or professional licenses/certifications claimed by the applicant. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents before their start date. Offers of employment or promotion are required to be withdrawn for applicants found to have misrepresented credentials during the application process. Revised 1/91, 4/03, 7/05, 2/07, 8/10, 2/12, 8/15, 6/16, 1/17, 1/19, 2/23, 8/23, 3/24, 6/24, 2/25, 3/26. #J-18808-Ljbffr