Child Welfare Consultant

About This JobDepartment MISSIONDCFS is working to keep children safe, helping individuals and families become self-sufficient, and providing safe refuge during disasters. Department VISIONWe care for the well-being and safety of Louisiana's people. Department VALUESTreating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity. We are hiring Child Welfare Consultants. The incumbent will be responsible for assessing and facilitating placements of children and youth within Louisiana and other states while following the State and Federal rules and regulations of the Interstate Compact. Applicants With The Following Experience Are Encouraged To Apply:

Foster Care experienceExperience in ICPCExperience in Child Welfare. Minimum QualificationsSeven years of experience in child welfare; ORSix years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in social services, health services, law enforcement, or investigatory work; ORA bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in social services, health services, law enforcement, or investigatory work; ORAn advanced degree in a social science or behavioral health field, nursing, or a juris doctorate plus three years of experience in social services, health services, law enforcement, or investigatory work. 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. Necessary Special Requirement: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent. A current driver's license and access to a personal vehicle. Note: The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R. S. 15. 587. 1 (c).

Job SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties: Job Duties and Other InformationManage and monitor the implementation of the ICPC program by serving as the unit representative in the development and processes for placement of children within Louisiana in other states. Manages the timelines for all ICPC staff case completions. Provide consultation and trainings to all levels of child welfare staff on policy and procedures of the ICPC program. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job AppointmentWork Schedule: Typically, work hours are 8: 00 am to 4:

30 pm, Monday – Friday. Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts. How To Apply: No Civil Service Test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process.

Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in this application (i. e. , relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Tomeka TateTomeka. Tate. DCFS@La.

GovDCFS is an “Equal Opportunity Employer”, and Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilitiesLouisiana 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 leaveMore information can be found at https: //www. civilservice. louisiana. gov/Parental-Leave/Default. aspxHolidays 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 GovernorState 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 others01Do you possess a high diploma or equivalent?YesNo02Do you have experience working in Foster Care?YesNo03Do you have experience working in ICPC?YesNo04Do you have experience working in Child Welfare?YesNo Required Question