Social Services Analyst 1/2/3
Social Services Analyst 1/2/3
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
$ 2846 - 5009
1 Vacancy
Job Description
About this Job
Department MISSION
DCFS is working to keep children safe helping individuals and families become self-sufficient and providing safe refuge during disasters.
Department VISION
We care for the well-being and safety of Louisianas people.
Department VALUES
Treating all people with dignity compassion and respect while providing services with integrity.
This vacancy is located in the CADDOPARISH ECONOMIC STABILITY DEPARTMENT IN Shreveport LAEconomic Stability:
The Division of Family Support assists families with needed assistance programs through Economic Stability with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP - formerly Food Stamps) Kinship Care Subsidy Program (KCSP) and the Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP).
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
SELECTED CORE COMPETENCIES:- Focusing on Customers:The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provides.
- 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.
- Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
SELECTED PREFERRED COMPETENCIES:
- Accepting Direction:The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
- Acting with Ethics and Integrity:The ability to be consistent honest and a trustworthy steward of State resources.
- Communicating Effectively:The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
- Displaying Professionalism:The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.
- Managing Time:The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness efficiency or productivity.
- Solving Problems:The ability to discover solutions to problems.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience in social services; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR
A bachelors degree.
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:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.Under close supervision the entry level Social Services Analyst learns to perform the following duties:Interprets and applies complex federal state and local laws and regulations program directives and agency policies and procedures.Interviews clients/applicants to obtain information assess employment and educational history work abilities and training interests in order to determine the support services needed.Serves as case manager for assigned caseload by recording findings recommendations and services provided; completes case record forms and any necessary correspondence in connection with assigned cases.Explains program to applicants and discusses its rules and procedures assesses clients willingness and ability to comply with program mandates identifies barriers to participation and selects resources to eliminate barriers.Monitors program participation to determine compliance and takes appropriate action to ensure that participants fulfill program obligations.May assist with representing the agency on client appeals and appeal hearings by compiling the Summary of Evidence and other agency documentation.Position-Specific Details:
This position is located in the Caddo Parish Economic Stability department in Shreveport LA.The referenced positions have a Special Entrance Rate (SER) see below:
Social Services Analyst 1 - SER: $16.42 hourly (Pay Level SS-410)
Social Services Analyst 2 - SER: $17.56 hourly (Pay Level SS-411)
Social Service Analyst 3 - SER: $21.27 hourly (Pay Level SS-413)The referenced positions are also eligible for premium pay of up to $2.00 per hour for hours worked based on years of service within DCFS Family Support.
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.
How To Apply:No Civil Service test score or assessment is required to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an 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.You mustinclude all relevant education and experience on your official State application.
Resumes cannot be submitted in lieu of completing an application.The duties that you describe in the Work Experience section of your application will be reviewed by State Civil Service as part of the process in determining if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job.
Your experience WILL NOTbe evaluated based on the job title alone.You must describe your actual duties.If you are a current employee of the State of Louisiana it is important that you indicate in the Duties section for each job the specific programs that you worked in to receive credit for that experience.
List all prior employment. Work experience left off of your electronic application or only included in an attached resume will not be credited. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application.
The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
Prior to new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from them background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position. A criminal history check may be conducted on employees changing positions including promotions demotions details reassignments and transfers. Also prospective employees may be subject to preemployment
DCFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal governments E-verify system.
For additional information about this vacancy please contact:Laura Milstead at
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Unclear
