Child Welfare Services Assistant; Shreveport

Department Mission

DCFS is working to keep children safe, helping individuals and families become self‑sufficient, and providing safe refuge during disasters.

We are seeking a Child Welfare Services Assistant to join our team. This position provides essential transportation and hands‑on support services to assist children, families, and professional staff in meeting care, visitation, and daily living needs.

Location:

Shreveport, LA, Caddo Parish Child Welfare Office.

We care for the well‑being and safety of Louisiana's people.

Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.

Minimum Qualifications
No experience or training is required.

Necessary Special Requirement
Possession of a current driver's license.

Criminal Background
The incumbent must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c).

• Transports clients to visits with siblings, schools, clinics, doctor's offices, or other identified needs.
• Maintains a schedule of arranged client transportation for follow‑up visits.
• Maintains the upkeep of assigned state vehicle(s) and records related information.
• Assists and supports professional staff in the provision of service delivery.
• Instructs parental caregivers in practical application of improved standards of housekeeping, shopping, financial planning, personal hygiene, medical care, childcare, and other necessary home‑management skills when identified as a need.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Appointment Type
This position may be filled as a probational appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 48 months. Job appointments may convert to probational appointments. It may also be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee.

Work Schedule
Typically, work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday–Friday. Flexible schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and are dependent on the position. Some positions require shifts and overtime.

Work Location
Shreveport, LA, Caddo Parish Child Welfare Office.

Background & Security Checks
In accordance with La. R.S. 46:51.2 the department shall conduct a State Central Registry (SCR) check. Selected candidates must pass Drug Test, Criminal Background, State Central Registry, and Louisiana State Police Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry. Incumbent must have a valid driver's license.

No Civil Service Test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application. Applicants must include relevant, detailed experience/education; resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed application sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Laura Milstead
laura.milstead.dcfs

DCFS is an “Equal Opportunity Employer”, and 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 to make a difference through public service.

Insurance Coverage
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Parental Leave
Up to six weeks paid parental leave. More information at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..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, Christmas Day, and additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor.

Retirement
State of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems. Detailed information ersonline.org,