SOCIAL SERVICES ANALYST 1 - CHILD WELFARE TEAM SPECIALIST

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

39d • $16

About The Position

The Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an employee eager to support the safe and successful outcomes for children and families. This applicant has a wonderful opportunity to gain significant work experience in a rewarding job with Child Welfare. The applicant would serve as administrative support to the child welfare case worker. Additionally, duties of this position will require contact with children and/or agency clientele. The applicant is not required to have a background in the Child Welfare field but should possess genuine care, compassion and concern for supporting the mission of keeping children safe while helping families become self-sufficient. AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPTENCIES:  Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training. Driving Results: The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them. Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided. Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws. Learning Actively: The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals. Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards. Managing Resources: The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value. Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in social services; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR
• A bachelor's degree.
• Must possess a valid driver's license & access to a personal vehicle.
• The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c).

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Child Welfare Specialist in the gathering of information for the Assessment of Family Functioning, typing court reports, legal documents, correspondence, forms, and/or entering information into the Family Assessment Tracking System, etc.
• Assist in the searches for relatives and the most appropriate placement or change of placement for a child.
• Develop/maintain tracking processes to ensure compliance with case activities such as home visits, Family Team Meetings, Coming Due Events, etc.
• Transport clients to and from appointments; picking them up from home and facility and bringing them back home.
• Attend relevant trainings and meetings, as needed, to enhance duties of the job.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees