Posting number: 224704SSA1TS08.11.26SY
Department: DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services
Job classification: SOCIAL SERVICES ANALYST 1
Posting type: Open
Categories: Social Services, Community and Social Services
Department MISSION
Department VISION
Department VALUES
Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.
This position is located in the Ascension Parish Child Welfare Office in Gonzales, Louisiana.
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.
This position serves as administrative support to the child welfare case worker. Additionally, duties of this position will require contact with children and/or agency clientele.
The selected 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:
Selected Core Competencies:
Selected Preferred Competencies:
Three years of experience in social services; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR
A bachelor's 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.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Job Duties:
Position-Specific Details:
Location: This position is located in the Ascension Parish Welfare Office in Gonzales, Louisiana.
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 classified permanent employee.
No Civil Service test score or assessment is required to be considered for this vacancy.
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* 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.
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