PROGRAM CONSULTANT--SOCIAL SERVICES

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Children and Family Services in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Program Consultant - Social Services to manage contracts and ensure compliance with state/federal rules. The role emphasizes independent thinking and collaboration with DCFS sections.

East Baton Rouge Parish location and background clearances are noted as requirements. Typical duties include drafting contracts, coordinating amendments, reviewing for accuracy, and maintaining contract files while liaising with OMF Budget Units,

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 services, public health, social services, or health services.
• A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services.
• An advanced degree in a social science field, public health, counseling, social work, rehabilitation services, business, public, or health administration, or JD plus two years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services.

Responsibilities

• Drafts contracts and amendments in collaboration with subject matter experts from other DCFS sections.
• Assists with the coordination of contract terms and amendment processing as necessary.
• Reviews contracts and amendments for accuracy and compliance with federal and state law and established guidelines.
• Maintains organized files on contracts.
• Liaises with staff from OMF Budget Units, DCFS Legal, and Office of State Procurement, as well as with other state agencies on contract and procurement matters.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience in administrative services

Public health experience

Social services knowledge

Health services background

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in a social science field or public health or JD

Job description

Department MISSION

To protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong.

About This Job

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.

Program Consultant - Social Services

The incumbent in this position is responsible for assigned contracts within the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Office of Management and Finance (OMF), Procurement Unit. This position requires independent thinking. Applicants with knowledge of state and federal rules relative to contracts and federal grants are encouraged to apply. This position is located in East Baton Rouge Parish

Minimum Qualifications

• Six years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR


• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR


• A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR


• An advanced degree in a social science field, public health, counseling, social work, rehabilitation services, business, public, or health administration, or Juris Doctorate plus two years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services.

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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

• Drafts contracts and amendments in collaboration with subject matter experts from other DCFS sections.


• Assists with the coordination of contract terms and amendment processing as necessary.


• Reviews contracts and amendments for accuracy and compliance with federal and state law and established guidelines.


• Maintains organized files on contracts.


• Liaises with staff from OMF Budget Units, DCFS Legal, and Office of State Procurement, as well as with other state agencies on contract and procurement matters.


• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type

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.

Work Schedule

Typically, work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday. Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts.

Work Location

Baton Rouge, LA - State Office

Louisiana HB 420 requires all prospective DCFS employees to complete and clear multiple background clearances prior to employment with this agency.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Bethany Benoit

Department of Children and Family Services

[e-mail]

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

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day


• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,


• Mardi Gras,


• Good Friday,


• Memorial Day,


• Independence Day,


• Labor Day,


• Veteran's Day,


• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.


• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system


• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),


• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others