Administrative Coordinator 1/2/3 (Ouachita Parish Child Welfare)

State of Louisiana • Monroe, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is seeking an Administrative Coordinator for its Child Welfare Office in Ouachita Parish, Monroe, LA. This role serves as the first point of contact, 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. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, organized, and thrive in a people-centered environment. This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as an Administrative Coordinator 1, 2, or 3, with opportunities for advancement within the job series. The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant. This position may be filled as a probational appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 48 months, with the possibility of conversion to a probational appointment. It may also be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee.

Requirements

• No experience or training is required.

Nice To Haves

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• 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.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules and organizational policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical support to the Child Welfare parish office.
• Assist with administrative and receptionist duties when needed or as assigned.
• Schedule fingerprints and perform printing for all prospective foster parents, care givers, and facility employees.
• Performs duties related to purchasing of office supplies.
• Keep record of all office equipment and prepare reports of items needing to be surplus.
• Organize and maintain file room and files in accordance with established procedure and records retention policy.
• May serve as timekeeper.

What This Job Offers

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