Social Services Analyst 1-3
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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.
Were looking for a Social Services Analyst 1/2/3 to work in our Tangipahoa Parish Child Support Enforcement office in Amite LA.
Child Support Enforcement is a program that works with parents to provide emotional financial and medical support for their child or children. DCFS offers parent locator and paternity establishment services as well as assistance to establish and enforce child support orders and collection and distribution of child support payments. This position assists in ensuring non-custodial parents fulfill their obligations to provide financial and medical support for their child/children.
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.
- 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.
- Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to assess options weigh risks and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
- SELECTED PREFERRED COMPETENCIES:
- Acting Decisively:The ability to make timely confident decisions using sound reason.
- Displaying Professionalism:The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct responsible communication and consideration for others.
- Managing Time:The ability to prioritize tasks meet deadlines and allocate time to ensure timely completion of work goals.
- Working with Financial Information:The ability to interpret financial data manage financial approvals and ensure compliance to support informed decisions and promote transparency.
- SELECTED CORE COMPETENCIES:
- 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:
- Initiates and executes legal processes including interviewing clients relatives landlords and other persons to gather information on location of absent parents.
- Research files directories Office of Motor Vehicle records property records and other resources in order to find leads on whereabouts of parents.
- Explain legal requirements calculate support payments determine appropriate legal action and meet with parents to obtain paternity child support and medical support.
- Prepare affidavits and financial audits and initiate legal actions such as subpoenas petitions and orders.
- Attend court in one or more districts.
- Perform a high volume of case work for a demanding public in need of services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Position-Specific Details:Work Location:This vacancy is located in theTangipahoa Parish Child Support Enforcement office in Amite LA.
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.
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.Career Progression:This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG)and may be filled as aSocial Services Analyst 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 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)
In accordance with La. R.S. 46:51.2 the department shall conduct a State Central Registry (SCR) 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.
IRS Publication 1075 mandates that any government employee contractor or volunteer requiring access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) must successfully pass a stringent background investigation before access is granted.
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/education).Resumeswill notbe 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:
Shelby Young
DCFS Human Resources
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.
Required Experience:
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