CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST TRAINEE/1/2/3 - 2ND SHIFT CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES

State of Louisiana; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is seeking a Child Welfare Specialist Trainee/1/2/3 (2nd Shift) to investigate child abuse and neglect, support backlog cases, and document case details for court proceedings. The role offers a 4-day workweek with 10-hour shifts from 1:30 PM to midnight, plus some weekends and holidays.

Eligibility includes 3 years in child welfare or 6 years of full-time experience in any field, or a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in child welfare.
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field.
• A bachelor’s degree.
• Experience substitution: 30 semester hours equals one year (max 120 semester hours = 4 years).
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A current driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c).

Responsibilities

• 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 for court proceedings and provide testimony.
• Make timely and appropriate referrals to family services, foster care programs, and other community-based resources.

Skills

Child welfare experience

General work experience

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

At The Department of Children and Family Services, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

Join Our Team at DCFS: Child Welfare Specialist Trainee/1/2/3 (2nd Shift) - Child Protection Investigations

This is a second-shift opportunity, offering a consistent 4-day workweek (10-hour shifts from 1:30 PM to midnight), with three days off each week—including every other weekend. This schedule includes some weekends and holidays, providing a unique opportunity for work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in your community. Help make a difference and join our team today! To see if this job is right for you, please view our job preview video here. Learn more about the benefits to working for DCFS by visiting our careers page. Multiple vacancies will be filled with this posting. The domicile of the vacancies will be determined by the selected applicants. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, this could be the opportunity for you!

• 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.
• NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A current driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.
• 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).

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

Job Duties

• 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.

Position Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. 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.

Career Progression Group: This position may be filled as a Child Welfare Specialist Trainee/1/2/3 (based on experience).

Location: Placement will be determined by parish availability and your location preferences.

• Compensation: Child Welfare Specialist Trainee - SER: $1,649.60 bi-weekly
• Child Welfare Specialist 1 - SER: $1,764.80 bi-weekly
• Child Welfare Specialist 2 - SER: $1,820.80 bi-weekly
• Child Welfare Specialist 3 - SER: $1,948.00 bi-weekly

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. Must possess a valid driver's license & access to a personal vehicle.

Contact Information

Miranda Batiste via email at [e-mail].

DCFS is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" and Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities" (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.