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NEOGOV · 15 hours ago

Social Services Analyst 1- Child Welfare Team Specialist

Lake Charles, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$2,784/mo - $5,009/mo

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Social Services Analyst 1 for the Department of Children and Family Services in Louisiana. The role involves providing administrative support to child welfare case workers and ensuring the safety and well-being of children and families in the community.

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Responsibilities

Assist child welfare specialists by gathering information for family meetings, court and enter that information in a tracking system

Type court documents, legal forms, correspondence

Supervise and document family and/or home visits

Purchase or provision goods and services for clients or foster parents and children from community resources

Input information into child welfare programs including TIPS, completing referrals, case records, day care records, perform clearances, and email

Gather required information to assist the Child Welfare Specialist in the evaluation of special board requests

Transport clients to appointments

Work closely with community partners

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Social services experienceCustomer servicePolicy complianceCritical thinkingCompassionResource managementJudgment makingActive learningTeam collaboration

Required

Three years of experience in social services

Six years of full-time experience in any field

A bachelor's degree

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

Valid driver's license

High school diploma or equivalent

Benefits

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

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.

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).