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Administrative Coordinator 123

State Of Louisiana


Job Location:

Amite, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: m 1820 - 3120
Posted: 21 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 October 2026
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 Tangipahoa Parish- DCFS Child Welfare Office in Amite LA.

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.

Were looking for an Administrative Coordinatorto serve as the first point of contact at the agency in our Child Welfare Office in Tangipahoa Parish creating a welcoming environment for clients and visitors and providing administrative support that keeps our front office running smoothly.

This position provides clerical programmatic and administrative support functions for staff applicants and clients of the Tangipahoa Parish Child Welfare office.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Selected Core Competencies:

  • Communicating Effectively:The ability to convey information ideas and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

  • Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

  • Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs preferences and experiences of internal and external customers.

Selected Preferred Competencies:

  • Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts behaviors and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.

  • Displaying Professionalism:The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct responsible communication and consideration for others.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.
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:
  • Greets visitors in a cordial manner and maintains office procedure.
  • Receives correspondence and notifies staff of receipt.
  • Creates purchase orders.
  • Inputs invoices into Vendor Invoice Portal.
  • Office Space Utilizations Quarterly Reports


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.


Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Administrative Coordinator 1-3 depending on selected applicant.


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.


Work Location: CovingtonRegion (Tangipahoa Parish)


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 willnotbeaccepted 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
DCFS Human Resources


DCFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) for People with Disabilities that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Required Experience:

IC