Social Services Analyst 1​/2​/3 (Child Welfare - HD​/IVE Unit - Lake Charles Region

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 Calcasieu Parish Child Welfare Office in Lake Charles, Louisiana (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 adoptions 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.

• Accepting Direction
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  The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Communicating Effectively
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  The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Demonstrating Accountability
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  The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions and outcomes.
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity
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  The ability to make choices that reflects ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances of personal benefits.
• Adapting to Change
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  The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.
• Solving Problems
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  The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.

Three years of experience in social services; OR

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

A bachelor's degree.

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.

• Maintain, Interpret, and apply knowledge of federal, state, and, local laws and regulations, program directives, and Agency politics and procedures in regard to Title IV-E and various automated systems in the Department of Children and Family Services.
• Acquire and clarify information reported on applications by field staff as needed to assure accurate information is used in the assessment process.
• Enter data into the appropriate automated systems to complete the certification process.
• Re-evaluate 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

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.

This position is located in the Calcasieu Parish Child Welfare department in Lake Charles, Louisiana in the Home Development/IVE section.

• Social Services Analyst 1 - SER: $16.42…