Social Services Analyst 123 (Monroe Child Welfare)
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Job Location:
Monroe, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 2784 - 5009
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 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.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Selected Core Competencies:- Displaying Expertise:The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training
- 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.
- Focusing on Customers:The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided
- 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 found here.
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 regard 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.
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.
WorkSchedule: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.
Work Location:This position is located in the Ouachita Parish Child Welfare department in Monroe LA in the Home Development section.
Compensation: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 Child Welfare.
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 individuals 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).
Must possess a valid drivers license & access to a personal vehicle.
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.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis 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 willnotbe 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:
Laura Milstead
DCFS Human Resources
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