Community Services Professional 1/2 (EarlySteps)

About This Job
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority (ImCal HSA) exists so that citizens with mental health, addiction, and developmental challenges residing in the parishes of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis are empowered, and self-determination is valued such that individuals live a satisfying, hopeful, and contributing life.
We're looking for a
Community Service Professional
to serve as the Single Point of Entry Intake Coordinator for the EarlySteps program in our Developmental Disabilities Division.
EarlySteps is Louisiana’s early intervention system under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C. It provides free evaluations, service coordination, and support services such as speech, occupational, physical therapy, audiology, nutrition, and vision services to infants and toddlers from birth through age 35 months with developmental delays or qualifying medical conditions.
Minimum Qualifications
Five years of experience in providing health or developmentally disabled services, counseling, health care management, or social services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience plus two years of experience in providing health or developmentally disabled services, counseling, health care management, or social services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in providing health or developmentally disabled services, counseling, health care management, or social services; OR
An advanced degree in a social sciences field, nursing, public health; public, hospital, or health administration; speech-language pathology or communication sciences and disorders; physical, occupational, recreational, or music therapy plus one year of experience in providing health or developmentally disabled services, counseling, health care management, or social services.
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.
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:
Receives, reviews, and processes referrals for individuals seeking access to EarlySteps and other designated OIDD programs.
Serves as an initial point of contact for individuals, families, healthcare providers, community organizations, and other referral sources.
Obtains and documents demographic information, referral details, presenting concerns, and other information necessary to initiate the intake process.
Reviews referrals for completeness and obtains additional information as needed.
Conducts preliminary intake interviews and gathers information to identify potential service needs and available supports.
Interviews individuals and families to obtain information regarding developmental concerns, functional needs, existing supports, and available resources.
Completes designated intake questionnaires and screening activities in accordance with program requirements.
Coordinates with regional and statewide partners to support effective EarlySteps program implementation, referral processes, and community awareness.
Represents regional EarlySteps intake operations in meetings with the EarlySteps state office and other program partners.
Participates in Regional Interagency Coordinating Council RICC), State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC), statewide EarlySteps meetings, and other designated program activities.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
Job Appointment
Career Prog
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: This position is part of a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule:
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Compensation:
The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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 their application status to see 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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Leigh Conway
HR Director - ImCal HSA
Leigh.Conway@imcalhsa.org
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:
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.
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 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