Child Welfare Investigator Trainee

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); Presencial; USD 43.000 - 51.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Retirement benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) seeks qualified investigators to conduct child abuse/neglect investigations and support backlog cases across designated parishes. Position requires driving, background clearance, and flexible hours for a second‑shift schedule.

Responsibilities include gathering detailed records for court proceedings, providing testimony, and connecting families with services.

Formación

• Three years of experience in child welfare; OR six years of full-time work 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.
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A current driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.
• 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).

Responsabilidades

• Conduct investigations into allegations of child abuse and or neglect.
• Support first‑shift staff by assisting with backlog cases.
• Gather and document detailed case information and records for court proceedings and provide testimony during court proceedings.
• Make timely and appropriate referrals to family services, foster care programs, and other community‑based resources to address the needs of children and families.

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) seeks qualified investigators to conduct child abuse/neglect investigations and support backlog cases across designated parishes. Position requires driving, background clearance, and flexible hours for a second‑shift schedule.

Responsibilities include gathering detailed records for court proceedings, providing testimony, and connecting families with services.