Social Services Analyst 1/2/3 (Home Development/Iv-E Unit)It
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Job Location:
Lake Charles, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 2784 - 5009
Posted on:
19-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
This vacancy is located in the Calcasieu Child Welfare Office in Lake Charles LA (Home Development/IV-E Unit).
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. The applicant would serve as administrative support to the child welfare case worker. Additionally duties of this position will require contact with children and/or agency clientele. The 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.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:- Displaying Expertise:The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training
- Driving Results:The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them.
- Focusing on Customers:The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
- 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.
- Learning Actively:The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals.
- Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
- Managing Resources:The ability to ensure resources such as time money and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.
- Thinking Critically:The ability to generate ideas manipulate ideas and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.
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 foundhere.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Maintains Interprets and applies knowledge of federal state and local laws and regulations program directives and Agency politics and procedures in regards to Title IV-E and various automated systems in the Department of Children and Family Services.
- Acquires and clarifies information reported on applications by field staff as needed to assure accurate information is used in the assessment process.
- Enters data into the appropriate automated systems to complete the certification process.
- Re-evaluates 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.
Career Progression:This vacancy may be filled as a Social Services Analyst 1 2 or 3 depending on the level of qualifications.
Position-Specific Details:
Work Location:Calcasieu Child Welfare Office in Lake Charles LA (Home Development/IV-E Unit).Compensation:The referenced position has 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)
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreor 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.* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the 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.
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.
Contact Information:
For additional information about this vacancy please contact:
DCFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
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