CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST TRAINEE/1/2/3 (LAFAYETTE REGION)
About the role
MISSION DCFS is working to keep children safe, helping individuals and families become self-sufficient, and providing safe refuge during disasters. VISION We care for the well-being and safety of Louisiana's people. VALUES Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.
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This announcement serves to fill vacancies in one of the following parishes: Acadia, Evangeline, Lafayette, St Landry, St Martin, St Mary and Vermillion.
Minimum Qualifications
- Three years of experience in child welfare;
- Six years of full-time work experience in any field;
- 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.
Necessary Special Requirement: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
A current driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.
Note: 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).
Job Specification
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.
Position Specific Details
- 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: $1,649.60 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
How To Apply
No Civil Service Test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
Contact Information
For further information about this vacancy, contact: Miranda Batiste via email at Miranda.Issac.DCFS@La.Gov.