Job Details

Child Welfare Consultant

The incumbent will be responsible for the recruitment and support of prospective foster/adoption caregivers and will serve as the liaison and/or contact person between the State Office and local offices, potential caregivers, community partners, and other agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Seven years of experience in child welfare; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in social services, health services, law enforcement, or investigatory work; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in social services, health services, law enforcement, or investigatory work; OR
• An advanced degree in a social science or behavioral health field, nursing, or a juris doctorate plus three years of experience in social services, health services, law enforcement, or investigatory work.

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.

Necessary Special Requirement: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent. A current driver's license and access to a personal vehicle. 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).

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:

• Performs duties related assessing and facilitating on-going improvements in the quality of child welfare practice.
• Partner with leadership, staff, prospective and current foster care givers, stakeholders, and community partners.
• Conducts targeted recruitment activities and presentations with community organizations.
• Maintains records of all recruitment activities and documents.
• Serves as the initial point of contact for prospective foster families and guides them through foster care certification process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

• Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
• 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: The applicant selected for this vacancy will be required to work within the Covington Region - (St. Helena, Tangipahoa, Livingston, Washington, St. Tammany)

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 individual's 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.

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.

Contact Information: Joel Hooper ...@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. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service.

With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage, Parental Leave, Holidays and Leave, Retirement.