Evening Child Welfare Specialist Trainee (4-Day Week)

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) seeks qualified candidates for Child Welfare Specialist roles. Placement depends on parish availability and location preferences, with a focus on investigations into child abuse/neglect and collaboration with family services.

Positions offer career progression from Trainee to Specialist levels, second-shift hours, a 4‑day workweek (10-hour shifts), and opportunities to impact communities across Ascension, Lafourche, St.

Qualifications

• 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: High school diploma or equivalent; A current driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Note: The incumbent 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 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.

Skills

Child welfare experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) seeks qualified candidates for Child Welfare Specialist roles. Placement depends on parish availability and location preferences, with a focus on investigations into child abuse/neglect and collaboration with family services.

Positions offer career progression from Trainee to Specialist levels, second-shift hours, a 4‑day workweek (10-hour shifts), and opportunities to impact communities across Ascension, Lafourche, St.