Child Welfare Specialist Trainee 1-3 (Alexandria Region -Child Protection Investigator- 2nd Shift)
About This Job
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.
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This announcement serves to fill vacancies in one of the following parishes: Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Rapides, Vernon, and Winn.
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.
Necessary Special Requirement
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Contact Information
For further information about this vacancy, contact: Miranda Batiste via email at Miranda.Issac.DCFS@La.Gov.