Child Welfare Specialist: Investigations & Family Support

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); Vor Ort; USD 43.000 - 51.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Retirement

Zusammenfassung

STATE OF LOUISIANA, Department of Children and Family Services seeks a Child Welfare Specialist Trainee/1/2/3 to conduct investigations into allegations of child abuse or neglect and to support first‑shift staff with backlog cases.

This role requires a valid driver’s license, access to a personal vehicle, and eligibility for SCR checks; placement will be determined by parish availability, with the option to work in various locations across the state.

Qualifikationen

• Three years of experience in child welfare.
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field.
• A bachelor’s degree.
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Aufgaben

• Conduct investigations into allegations of child abuse and 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.

Kenntnisse

Three years of experience in child/wel

Six years of full-time work experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

STATE OF LOUISIANA, Department of Children and Family Services seeks a Child Welfare Specialist Trainee/1/2/3 to conduct investigations into allegations of child abuse or neglect and to support first‑shift staff with backlog cases.

This role requires a valid driver’s license, access to a personal vehicle, and eligibility for SCR checks; placement will be determined by parish availability, with the option to work in various locations across the state.