Social Services Analyst 1-WAE-EC

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources is seeking a part-time Social Services Analyst in Baton Rouge to determine and maintain CCAP eligibility, manage cases, and communicate with families. The role emphasizes applying federal and state policies consistently and handling case processing within deadlines.

The position is part-time with no benefits, hours capped at 1245 per year, and work schedule to be determined.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in social services; OR six years of full-time experience in any field; OR a bachelor's degree.
• Experience substitution: 30 semester hours equals one year of experience, up to 120 semester hours (four years).
• Knowledge of CCAP eligibility and agency policies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Eligibility determination

Case management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About This Job

This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA**

Office of Early Childhood Operations

Job Focus Area

This Social Services Analyst 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; 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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• 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.

Contact Information

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.

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

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