Social Services Analyst ; Region Tangipahoa & Parishes

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

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This announcement will be filled in the following parishes:

REGION 9:
Livingston, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington

Make a meaningful impact by helping individuals overcome barriers and achieve stability. As a Social Service Analyst 1–3, you’ll interpret and apply complex federal, state, and local regulations while guiding clients through program requirements and available resources. You’ll conduct in-depth client interviews to assess work history, education, abilities, and goals, then serve as a case manager—documenting findings, coordinating services, and developing solutions that support successful participation.

This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy problem-solving, client engagement, and using policy knowledge to create positive, real-world outcomes.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.

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.

Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.

Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.

Learning Actively: The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance.

• 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.

Job Duties:

• Determine Eligibility for Economic Stability Programs Determine initial and ongoing eligibility for Economic Services (ES) programs by gathering, analyzing, and documenting client information; interpret and apply complex federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and agency policies while maintaining a reduced caseload compared to lower-level SSAs.
• Provide Quality Customer Service and Program Guidance Assess customer needs, explain program rules and procedures, make appropriate referrals, and deliver services respectfully, consistently, and without bias, while demonstrating cultural sensitivity.
• Manage and Document Caseloads and Case Activity Manage assigned caseloads by completing required forms, recording findings, documenting case activity and correspondence, and monitoring case development to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Serve as Lead Analyst and Mentor Train, mentor, and provide technical assistance to new and lower-level SSAs and support staff; interpret program policies, review cases for accuracy,…