Child Welfare Specialist Trainee 1-3 (Monroe 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.

Job Duties and Other Information

• 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

Contact Information

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Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in this application (i.e., 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.

Contact Information:

• Miranda Batiste via email at Miranda.Issac.DCFS@La.Gov

Additional Information

• Do you have any immediate family members or relatives who are currently employed with DCFS? Yes/No
• If yes, please list the name of your immediate family member and/or relatives currently employed by DCFS.
• If no, enter N/A.
• This position requires coverage of the second shift for Child Protective Service investigations, including nights, weekends, and holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. Are you available to working outside the standard Monday through Friday schedule? Yes/No
• This position involves investigating suspected child abuse or neglect, assessing the risk of children remaining in the home, conducting interviews with children, caregivers, and professionals, making safety recommendations, and connecting families to services across diverse socioeconomic and living situations. With specialized training provided, are you comfortable with the responsibilities and demands of this role? Yes/No
• If selected for this position, you may be required to travel across multiple parishes within your assigned region during your shift. Are you comfortable with this requirement? Yes/No
• All investigators must have reliable transportation, a valid Louisiana driver’s license and registration, and an acceptable driving record, as duties may include transporting children and families. Do you meet these requirements or, if relocating, can you meet these requirements with 30 days of establishing residency? Yes/No
• This position has a start date of September 15, 2025, and does not offer or cover relocation incentives. Are you comfortable with these conditions? Yes/No
• How did you hear about this posting: Indeed, LinkedIn, Handshake, State Civil Service, or Other? Indeed/LinkedIn/Handshake/State Civil Service/Other
• Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent? Yes/No