SOCIAL SERVICES ANALYST 1/2/3

SOCIAL SERVICES ANALYST 1/2/3

 Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Lafayette, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 218987SSACW31825HS Department DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services Opening Date 03/23/2026 Closing Date 3/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS QUESTIONS About this Job 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. We're looking for a Social Services Analyst 1/2/3 to work in our Child Welfare Office in the Lafayette Region Adoptions Unit in Lafayette, LA.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING 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. 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. Minimum 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. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:

Review all adoption petitions filed with the Court for accuracy Complete case clearances on adoptive parents and corresponds with courts and other agencies Assists adoptive families as needed by responding to requests for information Perform other related duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

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 permanent classified 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.

Work Location:

 This position is located in the Lafayette Parish Child Welfare Office in Lafayette, LA.

Career Progression:

 This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as a Social Services Analyst 1, 2, or 3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

Compensation:

The referenced positions have a Special Entrance Rate (SER) see below: Social Services Analyst 1 -

SER:

$16.42 hourly (Pay Level SS-410) Social Services Analyst 2 -

SER:

$17.56 hourly (Pay Level SS-411) Social Service Analyst 3 -

SER:

$21.27 hourly (Pay Level SS-413) The referenced positions are also eligible for premium pay of up to $2.00 per hour for hours worked based on years of service within DCFS Child Welfare. 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 is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete and 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: hr.inquiry@la.gov DCFS 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 disabilities. Employer State of Louisiana Address 1201 N 3rd St Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802