Child Welfare Specialist Trainee 1-3 (Lafayette Region -Child Protection Investigator- 2nd Shift)

State of Louisiana•Statewide, LA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a second-shift opportunity, offering a consistent 4-day workweek (10-hour shifts from 1:30 PM to midnight), with three days off each week—including every other weekend. This schedule includes some weekends and holidays, providing a unique opportunity for work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in your community. The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is working to keep children safe, help individuals and families become self-sufficient, and provide safe refuge during disasters. Our vision is to care for the well-being and safety of Louisiana's people, guided by our values of treating all people with dignity, compassion, and respect, while providing services with integrity.

Requirements

Three years of experience in child welfare; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR A bachelor’s degree.
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.
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).

Responsibilities

Conduct investigations into allegations of child abuse and or neglect.
Support first-shift staff by assisting with backlog cases.
Gather and document detailed case information and records for court proceedings and provide testimony during court proceedings.
Make timely and appropriate referrals to family services, foster care programs, and other community-based resources to address the needs of children and families.