Social Services Analyst 1-EC (WAE)

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Louisiana in Baton Rouge is seeking a part-time Eligibility Specialist to determine CCAP eligibility and manage ongoing case activities.

The role focuses on applying federal, state, and agency policies, gathering information, and communicating with families. Hours are limited to 1245 per year and do not include benefits.

Work days and hours are to be determined; compensation will be based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in social services; OR six years of full-time experience in any field; OR a bachelor's degree.
• Experience in eligibility determination or case management.

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

Skills

Eligibility determination

Case management

Social services

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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.

Three years of experience in social services; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR

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.

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:

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.

Work Schedule:

Work days and hours to 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.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.