Social Services Analyst 1/2/3 (Ouachita HD/IVE unit)

State of Louisiana • Monroe, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This vacancy is located in the Ouachita Parish Child Welfare Office in Monroe, LA (Home Development/IV-E Unit). The Social Services Analyst position is responsible for the determination of funding sources to be used in offsetting state general funds used for every child placed in the custody of the Department of Children and Family Services, special needs children who have been adopted and are receiving adoptions subsidies, Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA) cases, Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance cases and certain juveniles who are in the care/custody of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPS&C), Office of Juvenile Justice.

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 reflects ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances of personal benefits.
• 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

• 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.
• Enter data into the appropriate automated systems to complete the certification 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.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for.
• Premium pay of up to $2.00 per hour for hours worked based on years of service within DCFS Child Welfare.

What This Job Offers

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