Social Services Professional

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.

Southeastern Louisiana University Department of Department of Health and Human Sciences, grant program Discovery/Renew Family Resource Projects invites applications for the position of Social Service Professional.

The Social Services Professional position is an entry level position based at the Renew Family Resource Project in Hammond, Louisiana. The position provides basic social services to Department of Children and Family Services clients in East/West Baton Rouge, Livingston, Iberville, Point Coupee, St.

James/St.

John and Ascension Parishes, as outlined by grant funding. It includes traveling to provide in-home and group Parenting Education, Family Skills Building, and Visit Coaching to clients; to assist in maintaining files, monthly documentation, and reports of services provided; and to assist in the supervision of interns serving within the agency.

The Social Services Professional provides educational services, assessment and analysis of the entire case, communication with DCFS, and case planning. It does not provide therapeutic and/or counseling services.

The Social Services Professional requires travel to client's home in the Covington region including the following parishes: Tangipahoa/St.

Helena, St. Tammany, Washington, and East/West Feliciana.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field from an accredited university by hire date

Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to successfully complete the Southeastern Driver Safety Course

Must be committed to working with diversity

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to provide social services to families and children

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Cover Letter

Resume/Vita

Copies of Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if hired)

Names and contact information for 3 references

Posting Close Date

July 8, 2024

Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.