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

State of Louisiana • Monroe, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides clerical, programmatic, and administrative support functions for staff, applicants and clients of the Ouachita Parish Child Welfare office. The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is working to keep children safe, helping individuals and families become self-sufficient, and providing safe refuge during disasters. The department's vision is to care for the well-being and safety of Louisiana's people, guided by values of treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity. This vacancy is located in the Ouachita Parish Child Welfare Office in Monroe, LA. This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. At The Department of Children and Family Services, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity. We’re looking for an Administrative Coordinator to serve as the first point of contact at the agency in our Child Welfare Office in Ouachita Parish, creating a welcoming environment for clients and visitors and providing administrative support that keeps our front office running smoothly. If you're compassionate, organized, and thrive in a people-centered environment, this could be the opportunity for you!

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 perspective 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.

Benefits

• This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as an Administrative Coordinator 1, 2, or 3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

What This Job Offers

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