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

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.

• 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.

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.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in this application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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.