Community Services Supervisor (EarlySteps)
Description
About this Job
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority (ImCal HSA) exists so that citizens with mental health, addiction, and developmental challenges residing in the parishes of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis are empowered, and self-determination is valued such that individuals live a satisfying, hopeful, and contributing life.
We're looking for a Community Service Supervisor to serve as the Single Point of Entry Supervisor for the EarlySteps program in our Developmental Disabilities Division.EarlySteps is Louisiana’s early intervention system under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C. It provides free evaluations, service coordination, and support services such as speech, occupational, physical therapy, audiology, nutrition and vision services to infants and toddlers from birth through age 35 months with developmental delays or qualifying medical conditions.
Minimum Qualifications
Seven 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 four years of experience in providing health or developmentally disabled services, counseling, health care management, or social services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus four 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 three years 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:
Provides direct supervision and oversight of EarlySteps intake personnel to ensure effective implementation of assigned responsibilities and compliance with program requirements.- Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of intake coordinators and other assigned personnel.
- Participates in recruitment, selection, onboarding, and training of staff.
- Conducts individual supervisory meetings, identifies concerns, recommendations, and follow-up activities.
Oversees regional EarlySteps intake operations to ensure referrals and required program activities are completed accurately and within established timelines.
- Directs and monitors daily intake operations, including receipt and processing of referrals, intake screening, and coordination of subsequent program activities.
- Monitors referral status and processing timelines to identify delays, incomplete activities, and other issues requiring intervention.
- Ensures appropriate coordination of multidisciplinary evaluations and assessments and initial IFSP activities with applicable program requirements.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Job Appointment
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.
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
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.