Program Consultant - Social Services

Program Consultant – Social Services

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

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

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.

At the Department of Children and Family Services, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward‑thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

• Provide programmatic instructions, guidance, and direction concerning complex situations on policy compliance and program issues.
• Research and analyze both State and Federal laws, rules and policy to ensure state staff are meeting the requirements.
• Communicate changes to the quality assurance process to leadership, and others receiving an audit and assessment.
• Review and evaluate training material and other agency memoranda.
• Develop training material for CSCC staff.
• Assist in the testing and validation of the results of automated program system enhancements, changes, new and updated forms and management reports.
• Responsible for developing annual Quality Assurance audits and assessments and standards for the CSCC.
• Conduct studies, analyze statistical data, compile reports and complete projects requested by leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned for the smooth operation of the Department.

• Six years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR
• Six years of full‑time experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR
• A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR
• An advanced degree in a social science field, public health, counseling, social work, rehabilitation services, business, public, or health administration, or Juris Doctorate plus two years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services.

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.

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. Also, it may 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 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and are dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts.

Work Location: This vacancy is located in Baton Rouge, LA.

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy. To apply, click the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can also be used for future job opportunities.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status messages are located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in this application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For additional information about this vacancy, please contact:

Mona Chapman
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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.