Social Service Counselor 1-2

Social Service Counselor 1-2

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Social Service Counselor 1-2

Salary

$2,838.00 - $5,113.00 Monthly

Location

Independence, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

LKMC224201SSC_8.19.26

Department

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center

Opening Date

08/20/2026

Closing Date

8/25/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is seeking aSocial Service Counselor 1-2 to join our dedicated team. Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is a 24-bed acute care critical access hospital serving the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana. We offer a wide range of services including general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. At Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, we are able to bring you a wide range of services close to home, provided by a network of board certified physicians.

This Social Service Counselor 1-2 position is located in the Social Services Department

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.

• 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.

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=106750) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Conduct interviews with patients and families to obtain social history. Assess patients to determine patient's motivation, abilities, job skill potential. and if there is a need for financial assistance, transportation, food stamps, in-home aide, and/or any other community resources to aid in discharge planning Consult with attending physicians, the multi-disciplinary team and other health care professionals regarding community resources.

• Responsible for specialized caseloads including: Swing bed patients: perform assessment on all swing bed patients. Completes activities assessment within 24 hours of admission and oversees and schedule recreational activities for the swing patients daily, provides plan for weekend staff to carry out recreational activities

• Participate on the Multi-Disciplinary Discharge Planning Treatment Team daily.

• Coordinate referrals initiated for families and patients requiring assistance. Possible referrals for the inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room are as followed: Home Health, Mental Health, Nursing Home, Hospice, Rape, Detox Treatment, Protective services, Durable Medical Equipment, Oxygen, Medical Assistance, Financial Assistance, Transportation, and any other eligible community resources required.

• Assist patients in Medication Procurement, as needed.

Position Specific Details:

Work Location: This position is located in the Social Services Department.

Appointment Type: Probational

Work Schedule: The shift schedule will be determined by the Department Manager and the incumbent must be available to work on-call as needed.

Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Social Services Counselor 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Compensation: The following is the rate of pay for the Social Services Counselor 1 or 2 Vacancy:

• Social Services Counselor 1 – Starting Salary is $16.37/per hour worked, and On-Call Pay.

• Social Services Counselor 2 – Starting Salary is $17.52/per hour worked, and On-Call Pay.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required 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.

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Sonia Johnson HR Analyst

Lallie Kemp Medical Center Human Resources

52579 HWY 51 South

Independence, LA 70443

Direct: 985-878-1384

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 tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

• Mardi Gras,

• Good Friday,

• Memorial Day,

• Independence Day,

• Labor Day,

• Veteran's Day,

• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

BST: Building and Supporting Teams - How well do you work with others to achieve shared goals and contribute to a positive team environment?

• I avoid teamwork, create conflict, or don’t contribute.

• I contribute to team efforts with encouragement and guidance.

• I work well with others, contribute consistently, and support the team.

• I unite teams, build trust, and help others work through conflict.

02

BST: Building and Supporting Teams - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

03

CE: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

• I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.

• I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.

• I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.

• I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

04

CE: Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

05

MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information?

• I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias.

• I try to weigh options but struggle when there’s uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes.

• I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs.

• I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges.

06

MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

07

Are you a current Lallie Kemp Medical Center employee?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

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

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