Social Services Analyst 1 (Extended Foster Care) Team Specialist

Department

MISSION DCFS

is working to keep children safe, helping individuals and families become self-sufficient, and providing safe refuge during disasters. Department VISION We care for the well-being and safety of Louisiana's people. Department VALUES Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity. At The Department of Children and Family Services, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity. Join Our Team at

DCFS:

Social Services Analyst 1 The Extended Foster Care Team Specialist is responsible for providing services to address the needs of young people ages 18-21 who are transitioning out of foster care and need individualized skill development and support to transition successfully into adulthood. The EFC Team Specialist will assist a team of 3-5 Life Set Specialists with daily supportive services. The EFC Team Specialist must be able to work some non-traditional hours and work a flexible work schedule. The team specialist must participate in individual and team supervision sessions weekly, including clinical consultations by phone weekly. Weekly team supervision is in-person and is held within the Lake Charles/Lafayette/Baton Rouge Regions. This position requires travel throughout the Lake Charles/Lafayette/Baton Rouge Regions to meet the needs of youth on the specialists' caseload.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES

Selected Core Competencies:

Accepting Direction:

The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

Communicating Effectively:

The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

Demonstrating Accountability:

The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.

Selected Preferred Competencies:

Acting with

Ethics and Integrity:

The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit. Adapting to

Change:

The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.

Solving Problems:

The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges. 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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Assist child welfare specialists by gathering information. Assist in the provision of other supportive services for clients from community resources. Input information into child welfare programs including TIPS, completing referrals, case records, day care records, perform clearances, and email. Correspond with community partners and other agencies. Transport clients to and from appointments. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Location:

This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA. This position requires travel throughout the Lake Charles/Lafayette/Baton Rouge Regions to meet the needs of youth on the specialists' caseload.

Appointment Type:

This position may be filled as a probational appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 48 months. Job appointments may convert to probational appointments. Also , it may be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a classified permanent employee.

Work 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.

Compensation:

The referenced position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $16.42 hourly (Pay Level SS-410). In accordance with La. R.S. 46:51.2 the department shall conduct a State Central Registry (SCR) check for a potential employee of the department to determine whether or not said individual's name appears on a SCR subsequent to December 31, 2009, and whose duties include: investigations of child abuse or neglect, supervisory or disciplinary authority over children, direct care to a child, or performance of licensing surveys. In accordance with state laws, selected candidates must pass the following checks before any final job offer will be made: Drug Test, Criminal Background, State Central Registry, and Louisiana State Police Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry.

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). Must possess a valid driver's license & access to a personal vehicle.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score or assessment is required to be considered for this vacancy. T o 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 the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes wil l not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For additional information about this vacancy, please contact: hr.inquiry@la.gov DCFS is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" and Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.