Child Welfare Administrative Specialist: Team Support

DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

DCFS is seeking an administrative support professional to assist child welfare case workers in Baton Rouge. The role involves data entry, document preparation, and coordinating case activities with families and partners.

Ideal candidates have a background in social services or related fields, with strong communication, ethics, and adaptability. Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in social services or six years in any field, or a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience substitution allows college hours to count toward experience.
• Compliance with background checks and driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist child welfare specialists with gathering information for assessments.
• Prepare court reports, legal documents, and correspondence.
• Develop tracking processes for case activities and meetings.
• Enter information into child welfare systems and communicate with partners.
• Transport clients to appointments and support operations.
• Perform other duties to ensure smooth department function.

Skills

Accepting Direction

Communicating Effectively

Demonstrating Accountability

Adapting to Change

Solving Problems

Ethics Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

DCFS is seeking an administrative support professional to assist child welfare case workers in Baton Rouge. The role involves data entry, document preparation, and coordinating case activities with families and partners.

Ideal candidates have a background in social services or related fields, with strong communication, ethics, and adaptability. Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, in East Baton Rouge Parish.