Social Services Analyst ; Child Welfare Team Specialist

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 position is located in the Monroe Child Welfare department in Ouachita Parish.

The Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an employee eager to support the safe and successful outcomes for children and families. This applicant has a wonderful opportunity to gain significant work experience in a rewarding job with Child Welfare. The applicant would serve as administrative support to the child welfare case worker. Additionally, duties of this position will require contact with children and/or agency clientele.

The applicant is not required to have a background in the Child Welfare field but should possess genuine care, compassion and concern for supporting the mission of keeping children safe while helping families become self-sufficient.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING

COMPETENCIES:

• Driving Results:
  The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them.
• Focusing on Customers:
  The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
• Following Policies and Procedures:
  The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
• Learning Actively:
  The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals.
• Making Accurate Judgments:
  The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
• Managing Resources:
  The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.
• Thinking Critically:
  The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.

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.

Official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Assist child welfare specialists by gathering information for family meetings, court and enter that information in a tracking system.
• Type court documents, legal forms, correspondence.
• Supervise and document family and/or home visits.
• Purchase or provision goods and services for clients or foster parents and children from community resources.
• Input information into child welfare programs including TIPS, completing referrals, case records, day care records, perform clearances, and email.
• Gather required information to assist the Child Welfare Specialist in the evaluation of special board requests.
• Transport clients to appointments.
• Work closely with community partners.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Location: This position is located in the Monroe, LA Child Welfare Department in Ouachita Parish.

Appointment Type: 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 classified permanent employee.

Work Schedule: 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.

Compensation: The referenced position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $16.42…