Social Services Analyst 1 - Team Specialist (Child Welfare - Baton Rouge Region)

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the East Baton Rouge Parish Child Welfare Office in Baton Rouge, LA. 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. This position serves as a professional administrative support to the child welfare case worker. Additionally, duties of this position will require contact with children and/or agency clientele. The selected 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.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in social services; OR Six years of full-time 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.
• Must possess a valid driver's license & access to a personal vehicle.

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.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
• Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.
• Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist child welfare specialists by gathering information.
• Assist in the provision of other supportive services for clients from community resources.
• Input information into child welfare programs including TIPS, completing referrals, case records, day care records, perform clearances, and email.
• Correspond with community partners and other agencies.
• Transport clients to and from appointments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for.
• Some positions require working shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level