Social Services Analyst 3-EC

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State as a Model Employer (SAME)

Job summary

State of Louisiana in Baton Rouge seeks a Social Services Analyst to determine eligibility for child care purposes and communicate with providers and applicants. The role involves processing CCCBC applications online and managing cases within the CCCBC system.

Ideal candidates have experience with early childhood programs or criminal justice, plus strong project management skills to oversee large initiatives. Location is Baton Rouge with standard government benefits.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in social services or equivalent.
• Six years in any field plus two years in social services.
• Bachelor's degree plus two years in social services.
• Advanced degree in a social sciences field with one year in social services.

Responsibilities

• Perform certification and eligibility duties for the program.
• Assist with in-state and out-of-state application processes.
• Develop procedures to improve quality and efficiency in workflow and case development for CCCBC applications and appeals.
• Serve as liaison between state entities for records needed to evaluate CCCBC applications.

Skills

Critical thinking

Policies & procedures

Accountability

Direction adherence

Ethics & integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field

Advanced degree in social sciences

Tools

CCCBC online system

Job description

Social Services Analyst

This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA

Office of Early Childhood Operations

Job Focus Area

This Social Services Analyst position is located within the Office of Teaching and Learning, Division of Early Childhood Care and Education-Child Care Criminal Background Check. The person in this position will primarily be responsible for the initial and ongoing determination of eligibility for child care purposes and for communicating with child care providers or applicants.

Each CCCBC application will be submitted to LDOE through a CCCBC online system, and a CCCBC case will be created to be processed and managed by the Social Service Analyst.

Applicants with the following experience are encouraged to apply:

The ideal candidate will have experience with state or federal early childhood programs and/or involvement with the criminal justice system. Strong project management skills are also essential, including the ability to effectively organize, plan, and oversee large, complex initiatives.

Candidates with the following skills and competencies are encouraged to apply:

• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
• Following Policies and Procedures:The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
• Demonstrating Accountability:The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity:The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.

Five years of experience in social services; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus two years of experience in social services; OR

A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in social services; OR

An advanced degree in a social sciences field plus one year of experience in social 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:

• Performs certification and eligibility duties as it relates to the program.
• Assists with both in-state and out-of-state application processes
• Works with Program Specialists in the development of procedures to improve quality and efficiency in workflow and case development techniques for both CCCBC applications and CCCBC appeals.
• Serves as liaison officer between other state entities, as needed, for obtaining records or other CCCBC-related information needed for evaluating CCCBC applications.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:Probational or Promotional.The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office.Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.

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.

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