Social Services Professional

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

The Social Services Professional position is an entry level position based at the Discovery Family Resource Project in Baton Rouge, 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 position requires travel to client's homes in the Baton Rouge region including the following parishes: East/West Baton Rouge, Livingston, Iberville, Point Coupee, St. James/St. John and Ascension.

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.

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.

Applicants must be committed to working with diversity. June 12, 2023