• Job Description

  Req#: 5013545

  
  

  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 Louisiana's people.

  Department VALUES

  Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.

  
  We're looking for a Program Consultant-Social Services to join our DCFS team.
  
  The Child Welfare Program Division envisions a child and family system designed for protection, safety and healthy development of children that offers a well-integrated broad range of services and provides skilled and knowledgeable workers delivering these services in a culturally sensitive manner which supports the Agency mission and mandate.
  
  Six years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR
  
  Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR
  
  A bachelor’s degree plus three years of professional level experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR
  
  An advanced degree in a social science field, public health, counseling, social work, rehabilitation services, business, public, or health administration, or Juris Doctorate plus two years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services.
  
  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:

  • The program consultant is responsible for supervising program specialists completing child abuse/neglect clearance.
  • Will ensure all ensure all regional clearances workers are trained to ensure accurate completion of clearances, notified of any changes to the clearance process, and be available to provide support, in addition to managing any issues that arise with clearances.
  • Ensures documentation and contractual requirements are met.
  • Will provide support and assistance to the team, professional development with training, reviewing service receipt and documentation, planning, assigning, directing work, and collaborating with internal and external customers.

  
  Position-Specific Details:
  

  Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

  
  

  Works 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.

  
  

  
  
  How To Apply:
  

  No Civil Service Test score is 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 this 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.

  
  

  Contact Information:

  For further information about this vacancy, contact:

  Eterna Gerard

  Etrena.Gerard.DCFS@La.Gov
  
  
  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.
  
  

• About the company

  Louisiana (/luˌiːziˈænə/, /ˌluːzi-/) or La Louisiane is a state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States.

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