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Administrative Coordinator 123 (Natchitoches Child Welfare)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Natchitoches, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
m 1820 - 3120
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
19 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
16 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
- About this Job
- Department MISSIONTo protect children empower families and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe stable and strong.Department VISIONA future where every child thrives in a loving environment supported by empowered families and resilient communities.Department VALUESTreating all people with dignity compassion and respect while providing services with integrity.This vacancy is located in the Natchitoches Parish Child Welfare Office.Were looking for an Administrative Coordinator 1/2/3to serve as the first point of contact at the agency in our Child Welfare Office in Natchitoches creating a welcoming environment for clients and visitors and providing administrative support that keeps our front office running smoothly.If youre compassionate organized and thrive in a people-centered environment this could be the opportunity for you!This position provides clerical programmatic and administrative support functions for staff and clients of the Natchitoches Parish Child Welfare office.AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Accepting Direction:The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
- Communicating Effectively:The ability to convey information ideas and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
- Focusing on Customers:The ability to understand and meet the needs preferences and experiences of internal and external customers.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- Provides clerical support to the Child Welfare parish office.
- Assist with administrative and receptionist duties when needed or as assigned.
- Processes payments audits caseworker travel expenses and may close cases as needed
- Keep track of office assigned state vehicle fuel cards and car logs
- Process all incoming and outgoing mail
- Performs duties related to purchasing of office supplies.
- Keep detailed inventory of all state supplies and office equipment and prepare reports of items needing to be surplus.
- Organize and maintain file room and files in accordance with established procedure and records retention policy.
- May serve as timekeeper or back up timekeeper and prepares all payroll reports and payroll adjustment forms
Position-Specific Details:
Location:This vacancy is located in the Natchitoches Parish Child Welfare Office.
Career Progression:This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as an Administrative Coordinator 1 2 or 3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.
Compensation:The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.
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.
Louisiana HB 420 requires all prospective DCFS employees to complete and clear multiple background clearances prior to employment with this agency.
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 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/). Resumes willnotbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Laura MilsteadDCFS 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.
Required Experience:
IC
