Jefferson Parish
FAMILY SERVICE SPECIALIST (6707)
$14.08 Hourly
Parish Wide - Jefferson Parish, LA
Permanent
6707-07A
General Services
Head Start - Central Office 1010-214
03/23/2018
Continuous
$14.08 Hourly
Parish Wide - Jefferson Parish, LA
Permanent
6707-07A
General Services
Head Start - Central Office 1010-214
03/23/2018
Continuous
Purpose of Announcement
- EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLEMENT THE EXISTING EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY & ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY BOTH IN THE DEPARTMENT OF JEFFERSON COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM - HEAD START.
This employment list will also be used for FUTURE East & West Jefferson vacancies in the Department of Jeff CAP - Head Start. Kind of Work
Under general supervision, the primary role of this position is the recruitment, enrollment, attendance and engagement of the families of children in our program through services, practices, support and activities. Incumbent of this position will be required to perform professional and administrative work. Employee is also responsible for coordinating the needs of families with other community organizations which promotes family self-sufficiency. Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination
Must meet ONE of the following:
1. Possession of an accredited Master's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, or a related behavioral science.
OR
2. Possession of an accredited Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, or a related behavioral science; PLUS, at least two (2) years of experience in the counseling of families and individuals on social service programs.
OR
3. Possession of an accredited Associate's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, or a related behavioral science; PLUS, at least four (4) years of experience in the counseling of families and individuals on social service programs.
Preferred: Possession of the Basic Family Services Credential from the National Head Start Association (NHSA).
Proof of education is required and must be submitted at the time of application or immediately thereafter.
NOTE: Any conviction listed in the Louisiana Child Protection Act (LA R.S. 15:587.1) is considered disqualifying, unless written proof of pardon is submitted in time for consideration with the application.Kind of Examination
- (ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)
The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.
JOB POSTING NO: 6707-07A
DATE: 10/04/13
RE-OPENED: 02/02/18
AMENDED: 03/23/18
- Employer
- Jefferson Parish
- Phone
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(504) 364-2730
- Website
- http://www.jeffparish.net/jppd
- Address
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200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100
Gretna, Louisiana, 70053
- Employer
- Jefferson Parish
- Phone
- (504) 364-2730
- Website
- http://www.jeffparish.net/jppd
- Address
-
200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100
Gretna, Louisiana, 70053
- FAMILY SERVICE SPECIALIST (6707) Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
- * QUESTION 2
- Select the option that describes your highest level of education.
- * QUESTION 3
- Select your highest degree level of education where the major is in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, or a related behavioral science?
- QUESTION 4
- The Jefferson Parish Personnel office must verify all educational credentials. Thus, you must provide a copy of your college transcripts (non-official transcript are acceptable). If you are claiming any additional educational credits on your application, please submit proof of those credentials as well. To expedite the hiring process, we suggest you begin the process of obtaining this information. Once obtained, please mail the information to the following address: Attn: Recruitment (Neo-Gov) Jefferson Parish Personnel Department 200 Derbigny St. Suite 3100 Gretna, LA 70053 Failure to submit this information will result in the rejection of your application. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
- * QUESTION 5
- How many years of work experience in the counseling of families and individuals on social service programs do you have?
- * QUESTION 6
- Describe your work experience in the counseling of families and individuals on social service programs. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.
- * QUESTION 7
- Do you possess the Basic Family Services Credential from the National Head Start Association (NHSA)?
- * Required Question