Social Services Analyst 1-EC (WAE)

Education-State Activities; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Education-State Activities in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks a part-time eligibility specialist for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). The role focuses on eligibility determination, case management, and family support, working collaboratively with the Office of Early Childhood Operations.

The position is part-time, not eligible for benefits, with hours capped at 1245 per year. Schedule will be determined, and compensation aligns with state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in eligibility determination or case management preferred.
• Three years of experience in social services or six years in any field.
• A bachelor's degree is required or substitution as outlined.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze information to determine CCAP eligibility.
• Apply complex federal, state, and agency policies consistently.
• Process all case activities accurately and to deadlines.

Skills

Eligibility determination

Case management

Family communication

Collaboration

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

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.

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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Louisiana Department of Education - Human Resources

PO Box 96064

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

[e-mail]

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