SOCIAL WORKER 1, 2, OR 3

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services, RAYMOND LABORDE CORRECTIONAL CENTER, Cottonport, LA. Position opening; filled as a probationary appointment or promotion of a permanent classified employee. Salary Special Entrance Rates: Social Worker 1: $19.88/hr; Social Worker 2: $21.27/hr; Social Worker 3: $22.76/hr. Premium pay of $2.00–$5.00/hr based on years of service. Appointment Types Detail – must serve a trial detail before permanent promotion. Temporary job appointment – may be converted to probationary if a permanent position becomes available. Probational appointment – may require permanent employees to accept. Minimum Qualifications Current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Certified Social Worker (CSW). Master’s degree in social work. Permanent status requires LMSW or LCSW; CSW credential will not be accepted for granting permanent status. Responsibilities Provide social work services to offenders. Conduct individual and group counseling under supervision. Prepare psychosocial assessments, social summaries, and documentation in client chart. Develop treatment plans and recommend intervention strategies to an interdisciplinary team. Communicate findings to the treatment team and manage case notes. Prepare correspondence with community agencies and serve as primary liaison with courts, schools, foster care, and legal authorities. Assess level of care and intervention, including discharge, reassignment, and treatment strategy changes. Attend community health programs, in‑services, continuing education, and maintain professional reading. Build knowledge of correctional or community resources to recommend or refer offenders for special services. Provide psychosocial case management to individuals, groups, and families when appropriate. Equal Opportunity Statement The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections – Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on disability or other non‑merit factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Louisiana