Associates In Social Science Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

About this Job Department MISSION To protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong. Department VISION A future where every child thrives in a loving environment, supported by empowered families and resilient communities. Department VALUES Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.

At The Department of Children and Family Services, our 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. Join Our Team at DCFS: Social Services Analyst 3 - New Orleans Region Child Welfare 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.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES: 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.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact-this could be the opportunity for you. Minimum Qualifications 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. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: 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. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: 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. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a probational appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 48 months. Job appointments may convert to probational appointments.

Also, it may be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee. Work Schedule: Typically, work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for.

Some positions require working shifts. Location: This position is located in the Orleans Parish Child Welfare department in New Orleans, Louisiana in the Home Development/IVE section. Compensation: The referenced positions have a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $21.27 hourly (Pay Level SS-413) In accordance with La

R.S. 46:51.2 the department shall conduct a State Central Registry (SCS) check for a potential employee of the department to determine whether or not said individual's name appears on a SCR subsequent to December 31, 2009, and whose duties include: investigations of child abuse or neglect, supervisory or disciplinary authority over children, direct care to a child, or performance of licensing surveys. In accordance with state laws, selected candidates must pass the following checks before any final job offer will be made: Drug Test, Criminal Background, State Central Registry, and Louisiana State Police Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry

Note: 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). May be required to posses a valid driver's license & access to a personal vehicle

How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete and electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process.

Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. * Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in this application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application

Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Shelby Young Shelby.Young.DCFS@la.gov DCFS is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" and Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.