Social Services Analyst ; Child Welfare

Department MISSION

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.

This vacancy is located in the East Baton Rouge Parish Child Welfare Office in Baton Rouge, LA (Home Development/IV-E Unit).

The Social Services Analyst position is responsible for the determination of funding sources to be used in offsetting state general funds used for every child placed in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services, special needs children who have been adopted and are receiving adoption subsidies, Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA) cases, Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance cases and certain juveniles who are in the care/custody of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPS&C), Office of Juvenile Justice.

• Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
• Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.

Three years of experience in social services; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Independently reviews, examines, evaluates, and determines clients' eligibility in relation to complex eligibility facets of federal, state, and agency criteria for clients in the care/custody of the Department of Children and Family Services for funding under Title IV-E, Title XIX-Medicaid, and state general funds.
• Acquires and clarifies information reported on applications by field staff as needed to assure accurate information is used in the assessment process.
• Enters data into the appropriate automated systems to complete the certification process.
• Re-evaluates all Title IV-E, Title XIX, and State funded cases on an annual basis.
• Provides technical assistance and directives to region and field staff to correct problems; ensures adequate material is submitted for financial assessment; assists in planning financially in order to return the child home; and provides training to field staff relative to the financial assessment process.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of the agency.

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 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday. Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts.

Work Location: This position is located in the East Baton Rouge Parish Child Welfare department in Baton Rouge, LA in the Home Development section.

Compensation: The referenced positions have a Special Entrance Rate (SER) see below. The referenced positions are also eligible for premium pay of up to $2.00 per hour for hours worked based on years of service within DCFS Child Welfare.

• Social Services Analyst 1 - SER: $16.42 hourly (Pay Level SS-410)
• Social Services Analyst 2 - SER: $17.56 hourly (Pay Level SS-411)
• Social Service Analyst 3 - SER: $21.27 hourly (Pay Level SS-413)

In accordance with La. R.S. :51.2 the department shall conduct a State Central Registry (SCS) check for a potential employee of the department to determine whether or not said individual's name appears on a SCR subsequent to December 31, 2009, and whose duties include: investigations of child abuse or neglect, supervisory or disciplinary authority over children, direct care to a child, or performance of licensing surveys.

In accordance with state laws,…