CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST TRAINEE, 1, or ...
Location: Abbeville, Louisiana
Description: Louisiana Department of State Civil Service is looking of CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST TRAINEE, 1, or ... right now, this occupation will be designated in Louisiana. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Any of the following will qualify:
1. A baccalaureate degree in social work! ; psychology; psychiatric nursing; psychiatry; mental health counseling; rehabilitation counseling; psychological counseling; criminal justice; sociology; applied sociology; human services counseling; education with a concentration in special education; family and consumer sciences with a concentration in child, family and social services; guidance and counseling; human development counseling; social services counseling; vocational rehabilitation; or human services plus one year of professional social services experience.
2. A baccalaureate degree in a non-related field plus two years of professional social services experience.
3. A master's degree in social work; psychology; psychiatric nursing; psychiatry; mental health counseling; rehabilitation counseling; psychological counseling; criminal justice; sociology; applied sociology; human services counseling; education with a concentration in special education; family and consumer sciences with a concentra! tion in child, family and social services; guidance and counse! ling; human development counseling; social services counseling; vocational rehabilitation; or human services.
4. A master's degree in a non-related field plus one year of professional social services experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
A valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Individuals occupying this job who are subject to state licensing or registration laws administered by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners must possess and keep current the license or registration.
NOTE:
Preference will be given to qualified candidates with a master's degree in social work.
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).
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Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediti! ng bodies: the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Incorporated; the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools; the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
This vacancy announcement is for the Vermilion Parish DCFS office.
This vacancy may be filled as a probational appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 36 months.
Job appointments may convert to probational appointments within 1 year.
Selected candidates that have a Baccalaureate Degree or Master's Degree in social work are required to possess a Social Work License. If the selected candidate does not have a current license at the time of hire, the license MUST be obtained with two months.
Applicants who possess a Bachelor's and/or Master's degree an! d who are using this degree to qualify for this job must either attach ! the transcript when applying for this position or be prepared to submit an official transcript at the time they are hired.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Child Welfare Specialist Trainee, 1 or 2, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The maximum salary for the Child Welfare Specialist 2 is $66,685. Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
These positions have a Special Entrance Rate (SER) see below:
Child Welfare Specialist Trainee:
Non-related Bachelor's Degree plus one year of professional social service experience - $1,044.00 Bi-weekly
Bachelor's in Social Work or related degree - $1,143.56 ! Bi-weekly
Child Welfare Specialist 1:
Non-related Bachelor's Degree plus two years of professional social service experience or Non-related Master's plus one year of professional social service experience - $1,117.20 Bi-weekly
Bachelor's in Social Work or related degree plus one year of professional social service experience - $1,223.60 Bi-weekly
Master's Degree in Social Work or related degree - $1,333.00 Bi-weekly
Child Welfare Specialist 2:
Non-related Bachelor's Degree plus four years of professional social service experience, two years must be in child welfare, or Non-related Master's Degree plus three years of professional social service experience, two years must be in child welfare - $1,279.32 Bi-weekly
Bachelor's in Social Work or related degree plus three years of professional social service experience, two years must be in child welfare - $1,401.16 Bi-weekly
Master's Degree in Social Work! or related degree plus two years of child welfare experience - $1,523.! 00 Bi-weekly
The Department of Children and Family Services is creating a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the applications received related to this posting. Before applying, applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements.
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 an 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.
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 can check the ! status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings. Application Status Message What it Means Application received Your application has been submitted successfully. Checking for required test score We are making sure you have an active, passing score for the required written test. Evaluating experience Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Eligible for consideration You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for the position. Referred to hiring manager for review Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview. Position filled Someone has been selected for the position. Position cancelled The agency has decided not to fill the position. For further information about this vacancy contact: Amanda Jose! ph-Turner Lafayette Region DCFS 825 Kaliste Saloom Rd Brandywine 3, Ste! 212 Lafayette, La. 70508 337-262-1283 Amanda.Joseph-Turner@la.gov
Job Concepts:
Function of Work:
To provide child welfare services for the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families as mandated by state and federal laws.
Level of Work:
Entry.
Supervision Received:
Close from a Child Welfare Specialist 4.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
Department of Social Services, Office of Community Services.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Child Welfare Specialist 2 by the level of independence of action and supervision received.
Differs from Social Services Counselor jobs by the responsibility for providing child welfare services.
Examples of Work:
Participates in setting case plans and objectives in family team conferences and agency staffings; prepares cases for presentation to the multi-discip! linary team for consultation; coordinates with other professionals regarding the needs of the child, family, and/or parent.
Provides supportive counseling and other supportive services for clients and arranges for the provision of services from community resources based on the case plan.
Interviews and establishes working relationships with children and families. Composes correspondence to compile social summaries and/or assessments.
Prepares and submits appropriate reports to the Court and/or District Attorney on cases in compliance with state laws and agency policy; prepares and submits necessary affidavit. Testifies in court proceedings.
Continuously assesses safety of the child and service needs of the child(ren) and families through interviews, observations, and other information sources.
May perform the following duties under close supervision based upon program assignment:
CHILD PROTECTION INVESTIGATION:
Conducts investigations of allegations of abuse and/or neglect of children and or adults in accordance with agency policy and state law.
Provides those services required for the child's immediate safety. Provides those immediate services required during the investigative process and makes appropriate referral to family services or community resources.
May serve on 24-hour on-call duty to respond to child abuse and/or neglect reports.
FOSTER CARE:
Assesses, develops, and executes a plan to achieve permanence for the child including return to the family, adoptions, transfer of custody, independent living, or other alternative plans.
Provides child welfare services to a caseload of children removed from their homes by court order! , voluntary surrender, or voluntary placement agreement and placed in a foster home or a more restrictive setting.
Locates, selects and oversees the most appropriate placement or change of placement for a child.
Develops and implements a recruitment plan for certifying perspective foster and adoptive families.
Prepares and conducts extensive orientation and training for potential foster and adoptive homes.
Through written home studies, examines and evaluates information gathered about families, housing, and environment in relation to agency criteria and licensing regulation for certification of perspective adoptive and foster homes.
Re-evaluates for continued annual re-certification for foster and adoptive homes. Develops and implements a corrective action plan to correct deficiencies.
Maintains a listing of all foster and adoptive homes in area and recommends appropriate resources to workers placing children.
PREVENTION:
Assesses needs in response to identified problems! with particular focus on those affecting the parent/child relationship, parenting ability or other factors contributing to the abusive and/or neglectful environment in the family.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Louisiana Department of State Civil Service.
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