Administrative Coordinator 1/2/3
About The Position
The Department of Children and Family Services is hiring an Administrative Coordinator for its Child Welfare Office in Houma, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. The role serves as the agency’s first point of contact, creating a welcoming environment for clients and visitors while providing administrative support to keep the front office running smoothly. The position may be filled at the Administrative Coordinator 1, 2, or 3 level, depending on the selected applicant. The department’s mission is to protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong. Its vision is for every child to thrive in a loving environment supported by empowered families and resilient communities. The department values treating people with dignity, compassion, and respect while providing services with integrity. This position may be filled as a probational appointment, a job appointment lasting up to 48 months, or through the other appointment and promotion paths described in the posting. Job appointments may convert to probational appointments. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; flexible schedules may be available after certain criteria are met, depending on the position, and some positions require shifts. Prospective employees must complete and clear multiple background checks before employment. The incumbent must not have been convicted of or pleaded nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1(c), and must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a personal vehicle before appointment. No Civil Service test score is required to be considered. Applications must include relevant, detailed experience and education information; resumes are not accepted in place of completed application sections.
Requirements
- No experience or training is required.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a personal vehicle before appointment.
- Must not have been convicted of or pleaded nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1(c).
- Must complete and clear multiple background checks before employment.
- Applicants must provide relevant, detailed experience and education information in the application; resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed application sections.
Nice To Haves
- Communicating effectively: conveys information, ideas, and emotions in structured ways that promote understanding and engagement.
- Accepting direction: is open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
- Focusing on customers: understands and meets the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
- Adapting to change: demonstrates flexibility in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.
- Displaying professionalism: upholds workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.
Responsibilities
- Greet visitors cordially and maintain office procedures.
- Receive correspondence and notify staff when it is received.
- Create purchase orders.
- Enter invoices into the Vendor Invoice Portal.
- Prepare Office Space Utilization Quarterly Reports.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
