Child Welfare Specialist Trainee (1-3): Make an Impact

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

Descripción de la vacante

The Department of Children and Family Services in Louisiana seeks a Child Welfare Specialist Trainee to support intake screening, information gathering, and referrals to protect children and strengthen families. This entry-level role is based in the Baton Rouge state office.

Join the 24/7 Child Safety Response Center, where training, shift options, and a clear path from Trainee to Specialist exist based on experience, performance, and agency needs.

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 must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c).
• Louisiana HB 420 requires all prospective DCFS employees to complete and clear multiple background clearances prior to employment with this agency.

Responsabilidades

• Receive and screen intake reports via phone, mail, fax, or email.
• Gather sufficient information needed to make an appropriate and sound decision at intake.
• Complete the required forms, conducts thorough search via agency data systems and inputs reported information into data systems.
• Provide quality customer service through the use of listening skills, interviewing skills and through the provision of information relative to community resources.
• Attends and participates in formalized training programs and seminars relative to child abuse/neglect and investigative techniques.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

The Department of Children and Family Services in Louisiana seeks a Child Welfare Specialist Trainee to support intake screening, information gathering, and referrals to protect children and strengthen families. This entry-level role is based in the Baton Rouge state office.

Join the 24/7 Child Safety Response Center, where training, shift options, and a clear path from Trainee to Specialist exist based on experience, performance, and agency needs.