What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Services Professional 1/2 (EarlySteps) position at Nunez Community College?
About this Job
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.
- 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.
- 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 Progression: 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
Salary : $42,923 - $67,995