Child Welfare Consultant; Avoyelles Parish

Child Welfare Consultant

Avoyelles Parish, Marksville, LA

Probational appointment or job appointment lasting up to 48 months, with potential for conversion or promotion within 12 months.

Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Flexible schedules may be available under certain criteria.

• Manage a specialized caseload of complex, high‑risk and sensitive cases.
• Serve as designated lead by providing advanced consultation, technical expertise and decision‑making support.
• Integrate knowledge across multiple program areas to ensure continuity of care and compliance with legal mandates.
• Provide expert testimony in court and serve as liaison with legal, medical and community stakeholders.
• Assist in implementing program improvements and operational strategies.
• Provide mentoring, coaching and training to new and developing staff.
• Conduct case reviews, audits and evaluations to ensure compliance.
• Analyze data to identify risks, trends and opportunities.

• Seven years of experience in child welfare; OR
• Six years of full‑time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in social services, health services, law enforcement or investigatory work; OR
• A bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in social services, health services, law enforcement or investigatory work; OR
• An advanced degree in a social science or behavioral health field, nursing or a juris doctor plus three years of experience in social services, health services, law enforcement or investigatory work.
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience toward the six years of full‑time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution is 120 semester hours, substituting for up to four years of experience.

• Must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c).
• Background checks required:
  Drug Test, Criminal Background, State Central Registry, Louisiana State Police Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry.
• State Central Registry check for relevant duties as scheduled by La. R.S. 46:51.2.

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