Contracts & Compliance Program Consultant (Social Services)

Nunez Community College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Children and Family Services in Louisiana seeks a Program Consultant – Social Services to manage assigned contracts, ensure compliance with federal and state laws, and coordinate with budgets, legal, and procurement units in East Baton Rouge Parish. Applicants should have six years of experience in administrative services or related fields, or an advanced degree plus relevant experience.

The role requires careful documentation, contract drafting, and cross‑agency collaboration

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services.
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years in administrative or health services.
• Bachelor’s degree plus three years in relevant fields or an advanced degree plus two years.

Responsibilities

• Draft contracts and amendments in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Assist with coordination of contract terms and amendment processing.
• Review contracts for accuracy and compliance with laws and guidelines.
• Maintain organized files on contracts.
• Liaise with Budget Units, DCFS Legal, and Office of State Procurement and other agencies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Interagency collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in public administration or related field

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The Department of Children and Family Services in Louisiana seeks a Program Consultant – Social Services to manage assigned contracts, ensure compliance with federal and state laws, and coordinate with budgets, legal, and procurement units in East Baton Rouge Parish. Applicants should have six years of experience in administrative services or related fields, or an advanced degree plus relevant experience.

The role requires careful documentation, contract drafting, and cross‑agency collaboration