CHILD WELFARE SERVICES ASSISTANT (VIDALIA, LA)

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services in Vidalia, LA is seeking a Child Welfare Services Assistant to provide transportation and hands-on support for children, families, and staff. The role requires a valid driver's license and involves assisting with care, visitation, and daily living needs.

Work hours are typically 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday–Friday, with possible flexible schedules. The position includes state employee benefits and mandatory background checks before any offer.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.
• Possession of a current driver's license.
• Incumbent must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c).

Responsibilities

• Transports clients to visits with siblings, schools, clinics, doctor's offices, or other identified needs.
• Maintain a schedule of arranged client transportation for follow-up visits.
• Maintain the upkeep of assigned state vehicle(s), along with recording related records.
• Assists and supports professional staff in the provision of service delivery.
• Instructs parental caregivers in the practical application of improved standards of housekeeping, shopping, financial planning, personal hygiene, medical care, childcare, and other necessary home management skills when identified as a need.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Department MISSION

To protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong.

About This Job

To protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong.

Department VISION

A future where every child thrives in a loving environment, supported by empowered families and resilient communities.

Department VALUES

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

We are seeking a Child Welfare Services Assistant to join our team. This position provides essential transportation and hands‑on support services to assist children, families, and professional staff in meeting care, visitation, and daily living needs.

This position

is located in Vidalia, Louisiana in the Concordia Parish Child Welfare Office.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

Necessary Special Requirement

Possession of a current driver's license.

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

Job Duties and Other Information

• Transports clients to visits with siblings, schools, clinics, doctor's offices, or other available identified needs.
• Maintain a schedule of arranged client transportation for follow‑up visits.
• Maintain the upkeep of assigned state vehicle(s), along with the recording of related records.
• Assists and supports professional staff in the provision of service delivery.
• Instructs parental caregivers in the practical application of improved standards of housekeeping, shopping, financial planning, personal hygiene, medical care, childcare, and other necessary home management skills when identified as a need.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position‑Specific Details

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 permanent classified employee.

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 and overtime.

Work Location: This position is located in Vidalia, LA 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.

Incumbent must have a valid driver's license.

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).

Contact Information

Laura Milstead
DCFS Human Resources
[e-mail]

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 More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
• Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
• Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
  • Mardi Gras,
  • Good Friday,
  • Memorial Day,
  • Independence Day,
  • Labor Day,
  • Veteran's Day,
  • Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
  • Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
• State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
• Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):
  • Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
  • Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
  • Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others