Child Welfare Specialist Trainee ; Orleans Region -Child Protection Investigator- 2nd Shift
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Child Development/Support, Child Protection, Community Health
Location: Louisiana
Department MISSION
DCFS is working to keep children safe, helping individuals and families become self-sufficient, and providing safe refuge during disasters.
Department VISIONWe care for the well-being and safety of Louisiana's people.
Department VALUESTreating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.
This is a second-shift opportunity, offering a consistent 4-day workweek (10-hour shifts from 1:30 PM to midnight), with three days off each week—including every other weekend
. This schedule includes some weekends and holidays, providing a unique opportunity for work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in your community.
This announcement serves to fill vacancies in one of the following parishes:
Orleans and Jefferson
- Three years of experience in child welfare; OR
- Six years of full-time work 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.
Necessary Special Requirement- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- A current driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.
The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c).
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties- Conduct investigations into allegations of child abuse and or neglect.
- Support first-shift staff by assisting with backlog cases.
- Gather and document detailed case information and records for court proceedings and provide testimony during court proceedings.
- Make timely and appropriate referrals to family services, foster care programs, and other community-based resources to address the needs of children and families.
Appointment Type:
Job Appointment
Career Progression Group:
Child Welfare Specialist Trainee/1/2/3 (based on experience).
Location:
Placement will be determined by parish availability and your location preferences.
Compensation:
- Child Welfare Specialist Trainee - SER: $1,649.60bi-weekly
- Child Welfare Specialist 1 - SER: $1,764.80bi-weekly
- Child Welfare Specialist 2 - SER: $1,820.80 bi-weekly
- Child Welfare Specialist 3 - SER: $1,948.00 bi-weekly
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Miranda Batiste via email ac.
DCFS.
DCFS is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" and Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities".
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