Social Services Analyst 1-EC (WAE)

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana in Baton Rouge is seeking a part-time eligibility specialist to determine CCAP eligibility and manage ongoing cases. You will apply complex federal, state, and agency policies while gathering and analyzing information from families.

The role focuses on accurate processing of case activities by deadlines. Hours are capped at 1245 per year and benefits are not included for part-time staff.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in social services.
• Six years of full-time experience in any field.
• Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze information to determine if families are eligible for CCAP, both initially and on an ongoing basis.
• Understanding and consistent application of complex federal, state, and agency policies
• Accurately and efficiently processing all case activities by required deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location

This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA

Office of Early Childhood Operations

Job Focus Area

This role primarily focuses on determining and maintaining eligibility for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). This involves assessing eligibility, case management, family support/communication, and collaborative teamwork.

Candidates With The Following Experience Are Encouraged To Apply

Experience in eligibility determination or case management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of experience in social services;
• Six years of full-time experience in any field;
• 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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

• Gather and analyze information to determine if families are eligible for CCAP, both initially and on an ongoing basis.
• Understanding and consistent application of complex federal, state, and agency policies
• Accurately and efficiently processing all case activities by required deadlines

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: This is a part-time position and is not eligible for benefits or paid holidays, and has a limit to the number of hours worked (maximum of 1245 hours) in a 12 month period, beginning with the first day of employment. The hours belong to the employee, and any available hours follow the employee.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule: Workdays are Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

• Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

No Civil Service test score is required.

Benefits

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

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