Guidance counselor Jobs in Shreveport, LA

About this Job

Office of Workforce Development

Division : Louisiana Rehabilitation Services

Location : Shreveport LA

This Rehabilitation Counselor-Entry / Counselor position is responsible for performing casework within a caseload utilizing skills and techniques that enable a person with a disability to successfully interface with their total environment in the community and obtain maintain and advance in employment. Travel may be required for this position and must be performed as needed.

The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) is a key division of Louisiana Works managing programs in workforce training job placement apprenticeships and business engagement. Through collaboration with local boards educational institutions and industry partners OWD aims to improve economic mobility for job seekers and ensure Louisiana employers have the skilled talent they need contributing to the states economic growth.

Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) assists persons with disabilities in their desire to obtain maintain or advance in competitive integrated employment and achieve independence in their communities by providing rehabilitation services and working cooperatively with businesses and other community resources.

Mission

We are dedicated to empowering Louisianans to achieve self-sufficiency supporting businesses with skilled talent fostering a thriving workforce and strengthening our communities across the state.

Vision

Every individual is provided with the skills and opportunities needed to pursue meaningful and fulfilling careers and every employer thrives with access to a highly skilled workforce.

For more information please visit this website link. For more information : Louisiana Rehabilitation Services - Louisiana Works

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES :

• Displaying Expertise : The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training.
• Focusing on Customers : The ability to serve the needs of those who support and / or rely on the services provided.
• Networking : The ability to intentionally develop or maintain relationships with internal partners external partners and professional contacts.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelors degree plus one year of experience in rehabilitation services social services administrative services therapy services or nursing; OR

A bachelors degree in a rehabilitation field a social sciences field social work education nursing health and human services speech therapy or business administration; OR

A masters degree.

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 :

Position Specific Details :

Location : Shreveport LA

Appointment Type : Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty

Career Progression Group : Rehabilitation Counselor-Entry or Rehabilitation Counselor

Please click on the links below to learn more about each job level :

REHABILITATION COUNSELOR-ENTRY

REHABILITATION COUNSELOR

How to Apply :

No Civil Service test score is required 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 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.

All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.

For further information about this vacancy contact :

Heather Courville

Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency which serves as a model employer for the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities TDD#

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Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 2978 - 5360