Administrative Coordinator

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.

Located in Ville Platte, LA in the Lafayette Region Child Support Office in Evangeline Parish. This essential administrative position supports the core mission of DCFS. It provides clerical, programmatic, and administrative support functions for staff, applicants & clients of the Child Support Enforcement Office. If you are driven, collaborative & ready to make an impact, this could be your opportunity!

• 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.

• Demonstrating Initiative:
  The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others.
• Displaying Professionalism:
  The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.
• 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.
• Managing Time:
  The ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and allocate time to ensure timely completion of work goals.
• Valuing Inclusion:
  The ability to recognize, appreciate, and support the contributions, perspectives, and experiences of all individuals to improve outcomes across teams and organizations.

• Assist Attorneys with case preparations.
• Work independently on assigned cases and prepare appropriate legal pleadings, obtain signatures on various forms, and document pertinent data.
• Attend court and assist attorneys, when requested.
• Assist the CSE Manager and CSE Supervisors with clerical support.
• Provide functional assistance to the clerical staff with budget preparations, human resources forms, vehicle maintenance, inventory and purchasing.
• Supervise Administrative Coordinators and provide assistance and/or guidance as needed.
• Serve as primary time administrator for payroll for the entire CSE office.
• Perform related duties as assigned for the smooth operation of the Department.

Appointment Type:
This position may be filled as a probationary appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 48 months. Job appointments may convert to probationary appointments. It may also be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee.

This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as an Administrative Coordinator 1, 2, 3, or 4. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

Typically, work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and are dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts.

This position is located in Ville Platte, LA in the Lafayette Region Child Support Enforcement Office in Evangeline Parish.

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy. To apply, click the Apply link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in this application (e.g., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For additional information about this vacancy, please contact: HR.Inquiry

DCFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.