Impactful Child Welfare Specialist Trainee

State of Louisiana; Louisiana (MO); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

DCFS, Louisiana's Department of Children and Family Services, seeks dedicated Child Welfare Specialist candidates to investigate abuse and neglect, support frontline staff, and document cases for court proceedings.

Placement will be determined by parish availability; SER compensation ranges bi-weekly, from entry to senior levels. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications including education/experience and pass required background checks. Email [e-mail] for details.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in child welfare; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
• A bachelor’s degree.

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

DCFS, Louisiana's Department of Children and Family Services, seeks dedicated Child Welfare Specialist candidates to investigate abuse and neglect, support frontline staff, and document cases for court proceedings.

Placement will be determined by parish availability; SER compensation ranges bi-weekly, from entry to senior levels. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications including education/experience and pass required background checks. Email [e-mail] for details.