CORRECTIONS GUARD--THERAPEUTIC Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5067433) Apply  CORRECTIONS GUARD--THERAPEUTIC Salary $2,548.00 - $5,157.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 25-058-CARP-CGT Department LDH-Capital Area Human Services District Opening Date 09/04/2025 Closing Date 9/14/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job Why work for CAHS? + Vision: CAHS excels at making lives better. + Mission: To deliver caring and responsive services, leading to a better tomorrow. + Philosophy : CAHS commits to the philosophy that all individuals are valuable members of the community. CAHS exists to help each person(s) served live productively in the location and environment of the choosing and abilities. CAHS staff works as a unified team to provide services and supports that helps person(s) served succeed in work, school, life, and other endeavors they purse. Join our team of dedicated Behavioral Health Corrections Guard Therapeutic and make a positive impact in the lives of those in need. We are seeking a compassionate and professional to join our team and provide essential support to individuals and families in our District. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. Minimum Qualifications Six months of experience in a forensic, behavioral, correctional, or penal institution with responsibility for the security, custody, clinical care or rehabilitation of offenders. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=131240) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Responsible for assuring the safety and security of clients, staff, vendors, and the general public that enters the facility. + Recognizes and intervenes by de-escalating disturbed/aggressive behavior. + Incumbent transports clients to necessary appointments or hospital visits. + Guard outside the Therapy Room to provide assistance with those patients who have a history of violence. + Participates and assists with the clinical treatment staff with clients in therapeutic activities. + Records behavioral observations, signs/symptoms, accidents, takes and records vital signs, helps obtain and record urine drug screens of clients. + Prevents contraband from being introduced onto the mental health/substance abuse grounds. + Enforces smoking policy. + Maintains these records in the appropriate client’s chart as required while maintaining confidentiality. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational or Job Appointment. **Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire. Work Schedule: 12-hours Night or Day Shift with rotating weekend. Location: Capital Area Recovery Program (CARP),a 24-hour substance abuse facility. Requirement: This position requires the incumbent to drive as part of his/her regular job duties. Incumbent must possess a valid driver's license upon hire. 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 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). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Thrinacia.Jenkins2@la.gov Capital Area Human Services District 12301 Coursey Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 Do you possess a valid Louisiana driver's license? + Yes + No 02 Are you available to work shift work, weekends and holidays? + Yes + No 03 Please select the shift you wish to work: + A-Day 6AM - 6PM + B-Night 6PM - 6AM Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email