CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST TRAINEE 1/2
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Description: Louisiana Department of State Civil Service is at the momment seeking for CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST TRAINEE 1/2 right now, this occupation will be assigned in Louisiana. Further informations about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any of the following will qualify: 1. A baccalaureate degree in social work; psychology; psychia! tric 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. 2. A baccalaureate degree in a non-related field plus one year of professional social services work. 3. A master's degree in a non-related field. 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 wit! h a master's degree in social work. NOTE: The incumbent of thi! s position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c). NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
This job announcement vacancy is located in Shreveport Louisiana, Caddo Parish. Applicants who possess a Bachelor's and/or Master's degree, and 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.
Selected candidates that have a baccalaureate degree or master's degree in social work are r! equired to possess a Social Work License. The selected candidate must have a current license before an final offer of employment will be made.
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.
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 salary range is minimum, $25,854.00 and the maximum is $66,685.00. 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 Bachelors Degree p! lus one year of professional social service experience - $1,044.00 Bi-weekly
Bachelors in Social Work or related degree - $1,143.56 Bi-weekly Child Welfare Specialist 1 :
Non-related Bachelors Degree plus two years of professional social service experience or Non-related Masters plus on year of professional social service experience- $1117.20 Bi -weekly
Bachelors in Social Work or related degree plus one year of professional social service experience - $1223.60 Bi-weekly
Masters Degree in Social Work or related Masters Degree - $1333.00 Bi-weekly Child Welfare Specialist 2 :
Non-related Bachelors Degree plus four years of professional social service experience, two years must be in child welfare or Non-related Masters plus three years of professional social service experience, two years must be in child welfare - $1279.32 Bi-weekly
Bachelors in Social work or related Degree plus three years of professional service experience, two years must be i! n child welfare - $1401.16 Bi-weekly
Masters Degree in Social Work or related Degree plus two years of child welfare experience - $1523.00 Bi-weekly
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 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.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for this position online.
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 app! lication 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 additional information, e-mail Linda.Moore@la.gov .
Rosemary Moses
Rosemary.moses@La.gov
Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
Human Resources Division
P.O. Box 3776
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
Job Concepts:
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To train in performi! ng professional 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:
Direct from a Child Welfare Supervisor. SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None. LOCATION OF WORK:
Department of Children and Family Services. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from Child Welfare Services Assistant by the presence of training to perform professional child welfare services.
Differs from Child Welfare Specialist 1 by the absence of independence in the performance of assigned duties. See allocation criteria memo.
Examples of Work:
EXAMPLES OF WORK: EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Under very close supervision, may perform the following duties based upon program assignment:
FOSTER CARE Participates in dev! eloping case plans and objectives in family team conferences and agency! staffings, and prepares cases for presentation to the multi-disciplinary team for consultation. 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 clients and families and composes correspondence to compile social histories and psychosocial assessments. Prepares and submits appropriate reports to the court and the district attorney on cases in compliance with state laws and agency policy, prepares and submits necessary affidavits, and testifies in court proceedings. Conducts regular home visits to assess safety factors and works with the family toward reunification or some other permanent placement for the child. Searches for relatives and locates, selects, and oversees the most appropriate placement or change of placement for a child. CHILD PROTECTION INVESTIGATION Obtains identifying information, determines if the report meets intake requirements a! s established by state law, determines the current status of the child and/or adult to evaluate extent of danger/risk, determines priority level of report, and prepares complaint form. Investigate 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. May serve on 24-hour on-call duty to respond to child abuse and/or neglect reports. FAMILY SERVICES 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. Conducts regular home visits with the familiy to assess safety and risk factors and determine further treatment needs. Develops a case plan with the family to address identified issues and to link the family to community resources.
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If you were eligible to this occup! ation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resu! me to Louisiana Department of State Civil Service.
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