Social Services Analyst 3 - Child Welfare
About The Position
This position within the Office of Child Welfare plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and overseeing training systems that strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of Louisiana's Child Welfare workforce and related partners. The Department of Children and Family Services' 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. This role is located in the Orleans Parish Child Welfare department in New Orleans, Louisiana in the Home Development/IVE section.
Requirements
- Five years of experience in social services; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus two years of experience in social services; OR A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in social services; OR An advanced degree in a social sciences field plus one year of experience in social services.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Acting Decisively: The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.
- Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions and outcomes.
- Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.
- 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.
- Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.
- Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, Interpret, and apply knowledge of federal, state, and, local laws and regulations, program directives, and Agency politics and procedures in regard to Title IV-E and various automated systems in the Department of Children and Family Services.
- Acquire and clarify information reported on applications by field staff as needed to assure accurate information is used in the assessment process.
- Re-evaluate all Title IV-E Title XIX, and State funded cases on an annual basis.
- Provides technical assistance and directives to region and field staff to correct problems; ensures adequate material is submitted for financial assessment; assists in planning financially in order to return the child home; and provides training to field staff relative to the financial assessment process.
- Perform other duties as assigned for the smooth operation of the Department.
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
Mid Level
