Child Welfare Consultant (Avoyelles Parish)
State of Louisiana•Marksville, LA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is seeking a Child Welfare Consultant for its Avoyelles Parish Child Welfare office in Marksville, LA. This is a senior-level, highly specialized position focused on advanced case management, program coordination, training, and professional consultation in child welfare service delivery. The incumbent will act as a lead or subject matter specialist, operating with significant professional independence and exercising advanced judgment in complex cases, with limited managerial oversight.
Requirements
- Seven years of experience in child welfare; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in social services, health services, law enforcement, or investigatory work; OR A bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in social services, health services, law enforcement, or investigatory work; OR An advanced degree in a social science or behavioral health field, nursing, or a juris doctorate plus three years of experience in social services, health services, law enforcement, or investigatory work.
- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- A current driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.
- Must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c).
Nice To Haves
- Experience substitution: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Responsibilities
- Manage a specialized caseload of complex, high risk and sensitive cases
- Serve as designated lead by providing advanced consultation, technical expertise and decision-making support
- Integrate knowledge across multiple program areas to ensure continuity of care and compliance with legal mandates
- Provide expert testimony in court and serve as liaison with legal, medical, and community stakeholders
- Assist in implementing program improvements and operational strategies
- Provide mentoring, coaching and training to new and developing staff
- Conduct case reviews, audits and evaluations to ensure compliance
- Analyze data to identify risks, trends and opportunities
Benefits
- Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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