CHILD WELFARE SERVICES ASSISTANT (VIDALIA, LA)

Grambling State University; Vidalia (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Grambling State University in Vidalia, Louisiana, is seeking a Child Welfare Services Assistant to support transportation and client services in the Concordia Parish Child Welfare Office.

This role involves transporting clients to visits, maintaining schedules, keeping state vehicles in good condition, and assisting staff as needed. A valid driver's license is required; background checks may apply.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.
• Possession of a current driver's license.
• Must pass criminal background and other pre-employment checks as required by state law.

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 the recording of related records.
• Assists and supports professional staff in the provision of service delivery.
• Instructs parental caregivers in practical housekeeping, shopping, financial planning, personal hygiene, medical care, childcare, and home management as needed.
• 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.

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.

Location

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

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).

Official Job Specifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.