Social Services Analyst, Child Support Enforcement

DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services; Ville Platte (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

DCFS—Department of Children and Family Services is seeking qualified candidates for Social Services Analyst 1, 2, or 3 in Ville Platte, Louisiana. The role covers investigating case details, locating absent parents, calculating support, and pursuing legal actions in a public-service environment.

Appointment types include probational or up to 48 months, with potential promotion within 12 months. Work hours are typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday–Friday, with flexible schedules after criteria are met.

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.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and executes legal processes including interviewing clients, relatives, landlords and other persons to gather information on location of absent parents.
• Research files, directories, Office of Motor Vehicle records, property records and other resources in order to find leads on whereabouts of parents.
• Explain legal requirements, calculate support payments, determine appropriate legal action and meet with parents to obtain paternity, child support and medical support.
• Prepare affidavits and financial audits and initiate legal actions such as subpoenas, petitions and orders.
• Attend court in one or more districts.
• Perform a high volume of case work for a demanding public in need of services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communicating effectively

Following policies & procedures

Judgment making

Acting decisively

Displaying professionalism

Focusing on customers

Managing time

Working with financial information

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

DCFS—Department of Children and Family Services is seeking qualified candidates for Social Services Analyst 1, 2, or 3 in Ville Platte, Louisiana. The role covers investigating case details, locating absent parents, calculating support, and pursuing legal actions in a public-service environment.

Appointment types include probational or up to 48 months, with potential promotion within 12 months. Work hours are typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday–Friday, with flexible schedules after criteria are met.