Social Services Analyst -EC

This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA

This Social Services Analyst position is located within the Office of Teaching and Learning, Division of Early Childhood Care and Education-Child Care Criminal Background Check. The person in this position will primarily be responsible for the initial and ongoing determination of eligibility for child care purposes and for communicating with child care providers or applicants.

Each CCCBC application will be submitted to LDOE through a CCCBC online system, and a CCCBC case will be created to be processed and managed by the Social Service Analyst.

The ideal candidate will have experience with state or federal early childhood programs and/or involvement with the criminal justice system. Strong project management skills are also essential, including the ability to effectively organize, plan, and oversee large, complex initiatives.

• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
• Following Policies and Procedures:The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
• Demonstrating Accountability:The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity:The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.

Five years of experience in social services; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus two years of experience in social services; OR

A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in social services; OR

An advanced degree in a social sciences field plus one year of experience in social services.

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.

• Performs certification and eligibility duties as it relates to the program.
• Assists with both in-state and out-of-state application processes
• Works with Program Specialists in the development of procedures to improve quality and efficiency in workflow and case development techniques for both CCCBC applications and CCCBC appeals.
• Serves as liaison officer between other state entities, as needed, for obtaining records or other CCCBC-related information needed for evaluating CCCBC applications.

Appointment Type:Probational or Promotional.

The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office.

Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule: Workdays are Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Note regarding the advertised pay range:
The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.