SOCIAL WORKER 5-A

About this Job

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is driven by a powerful mission: protecting our communities while helping youth build safer, healthier, and more successful futures. We are excited to welcome a licensed and compassionate Social Worker 5-A to provide advanced clinical services to youth in secure care settings.

In this impactful role, you will engage directly with youth through therapeutic interventions, case management, and coordinated treatment planning with multidisciplinary teams. Your clinical expertise will support emotional well-being, rehabilitation, and successful reintegration for young people who need it most.

We’re looking for a professional who brings strong clinical skills, cultural competence, and a deep commitment to trauma-informed, youth-centered care. If you’re motivated by purpose and ready to make a meaningful difference, this role offers the opportunity to change lives and strengthen communities.

Minimum Qualifications

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:

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  Provide individual and group counseling to youth using evidence-based practices

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans

• Collaborate with facility staff, families, and external providers to coordinate care

• Monitor progress and adjust interventions to meet evolving needs

• Document services and maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with agency standards

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to case planning

• Advocate for youth needs and support their transition to community-based services

Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Hammond Regional Office in Hammond, Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Full-time, probational

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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 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.