Child Welfare Specialist Trainee​/Lafayette Region

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Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children and families. This position is available in one of the following parishes:
Acadia, Evangeline, Lafayette, St Landry, St Martin, St Mary, and Vermillion.

DCFS is committed to keeping children safe, helping individuals and families become self-sufficient, and providing safe refuge during disasters. Our vision is to care for the well-being and safety of Louisiana's people. We value treating all people with dignity, compassion, and respect, while providing services with integrity.

To qualify for this position, you must meet one of the following: three years of experience in child welfare; six years of full-time work experience in any field; or a bachelor's degree. Experience substitution is available for college credits. A high school diploma or equivalent, a current driver's license, and access to a personal vehicle are also required.

Note:

The incumbent must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c).

Job duties include conducting investigations into allegations of child abuse and neglect, supporting staff, gathering and documenting case information, and making referrals to community resources. The position is a job appointment within the Child Welfare Specialist Trainee/1/2/3 career progression group, based on experience. Compensation varies by level:
Child Welfare Specialist Trainee - SER: $1,649.60 bi-weekly, Child Welfare Specialist 1 - SER: $1,764.80 bi-weekly, Child Welfare Specialist 2 - SER: $1,820.80 bi-weekly, Child Welfare Specialist 3 - SER: $1,948.00 bi-weekly. The department conducts drug tests, criminal background checks, State Central Registry checks, and Louisiana State Police Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry checks. A valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle are required.

To apply , complete an electronic application and include relevant experience and education. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed application sections. For further information, contact Miranda Batiste ac.

DCFS. DCFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.