Administrative Coordinator 1/2/3

State of Louisiana • Amite, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to serve as the first point of contact at the agency's Child Welfare Office in Tangipahoa Parish. This role is responsible for creating a welcoming environment for clients and visitors and providing essential administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the front office. The position offers clerical, programmatic, and administrative support functions for staff, applicants, and clients of the Tangipahoa Parish Child Welfare office. The ideal candidate will demonstrate competencies in Communicating Effectively, Accepting Direction, and Focusing on Customers. Preferred competencies include Adapting to Change and Displaying Professionalism.

Requirements

• No experience or training is required.

Nice To Haves

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
• Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.
• Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication and consideration for others.

Responsibilities

• Greets visitors in a cordial manner and maintains office procedure.
• Receives correspondence and notifies staff of receipt.
• Creates purchase orders.
• Inputs invoices into Vendor Invoice Portal.
• Completes Office Space Utilizations Quarterly Reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed