What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 3 position at LDH-Acadiana Area Human Services District?
Salary
$2,387.00 - $4,089.00 Monthly
Location
Lafayette, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
AAHSD/JRS/0566
Department
LDH-Acadiana Area Human Services District
Opening Date
10/22/2026
Closing Date
10/29/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
The mission of the Acadiana Area Human Services District is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Acadiana who have behavioral health and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
We’re seeking a friendly, detail-oriented individual to join our team!
If you are someone who thrives in a busy, customer-service-focused setting, is passionate about making a difference, and has the ability for staying organized, while maintaining a smooth and efficient working environment, then this is the position for you.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience in administrative services.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
As an Administrative Coordinator, you will function as a member of an administrative support staff team
- Providing an array of administrative support functions to clients as well as to professional staff of the Tyler Behavioral Health Clinic.
- Admissions and Financial interviewer
- Switchboard Operator
- Receptionist.
Position – Specific Details:
Location: Acadiana Area Human Services District –Tyler Behavioral Health Clinic in Lafayette, LA
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday – Friday
How to apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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 not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Jennifer Sonnier, Human Resource Analyst
Jennifer.Sonnier@La.Gov
AAHSD – Human Resources
302 Dulles Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
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 to make a difference through 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:
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 at https://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.
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 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
Salary : $2,387 - $4,089