PROGRAM CONSULTANT - SOCIAL SERVICES

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

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays and Paid Leave

State Retirement

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in Baton Rouge seeks a Program Consultant for Social Services to oversee domestic violence programs statewide, ensuring compliance with contracts and regulations while supporting program leadership with research and reporting.

The role involves coordinating contracts, drafting budgets, resolving invoicing issues, and representing the department on commissions. A background in administrative services and public health is essential.

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 of experience 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 Juris Doctorate plus two years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the internal administrative launch of contracts and agreements by compiling required forms, information, and documentation.
• Drafts program budget requests (PBR) to document program manager, budget, and executive staff approvals for assigned contracts and/or service providers and submits to program manager.
• Identifies and independently resolves problems with invoices/documentation with the contractor or partner; rectifies discrepancies as needed.
• Provides foundational research and writing support for drafting program plans, policy briefs, program briefs, executive briefs, programmatic reports, legislative talking points, and related analyses.
• Compiles information and drafts federal reports for program leadership review and circulation for executive approval.
• Serves as the agency's designated representative on local, state, and/or federal commissions, panels, or councils; briefs leadership on outcomes or decisions needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative services

Public health

Social services

Health services

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree in social science / public health

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.

Join Our Team at DCFS: Program Consultant - Social Services

This Position serves as the Domestic Violence Program Consultant and Contract Monitor, providing oversight, monitoring, and technical assistance to domestic violence programs contracted throughout the state to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, applicable state and federal regulations, and program standards. This position is a complex position, that serves the five parish Lake Charles Region as the Regional Consultant for the TANF Cluster.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

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

• Coordinates the internal administrative launch of contracts and agreements by compiling required forms, information, and documentation.
• Drafts program budget requests (PBR) to document program manager, budget, and executive staff approvals for assigned contracts and/or service providers and submits to program manager.
• Identifies and independently resolves problems with invoices/documentation with the contractor or partner. If there are discrepancies in an invoice, takes the necessary steps to rectify them.
• Provides foundational research and writing support for the drafting of program plans, policy briefs, program briefs, executive briefs, programmatic reports, legislative talking points, legislative fiscal impact analysis, legislative reports, performance reports, correspondence, etc.
• Compiles information and drafts federal reports for program leadership review. Submits to program leadership, who is responsible for final work product and circulation for executive approval.
• Serves as the agency's designated representative on local, state, and/or federal commissions, panels, or councils when appointed or delegated; represents the department, advocates for program initiatives, and briefs leadership on relevant outcomes or decisions needed.
• Performs other 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:

Mary Murphy

[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.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

• 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
• 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