Child Welfare Services Assistant (COV- Livingston)
Description
About this Job
- Department MISSIONTo protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong.Department VISIONA future where every child thrives in a loving environment, supported by empowered families and resilient communities.Department VALUESTreating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.We are seeking a Child Welfare Services Assistant to join our team. This position provides essential transportation and hands-on support services to assist children, families, and professional staff in meeting care, visitation, and daily living needs.This position is located in Livingston, Louisiana in the Livingston Parish Child Welfare Office.
Minimum Qualifications
No experience or training is required.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a current driver's license.
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).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:
- Transports clients to visits with siblings, schools, clinics, doctor's offices, or other available identified needs.
- Maintain a schedule of arranged client transportation for follow-up visits.
- Maintain the upkeep of assigned state vehicle(s), along with the recording of related records.
- Assists and supports professional staff in the provision of service delivery.
- Instructs parental caregivers in the practical application of improved standards of housekeeping, shopping, financial planning, personal hygiene, medical care, childcare, and other necessary home management skills when identified as a need.
- Performs other 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 and overtime.
Work Location: Livingston ParishLouisiana HB 420 requires all prospective DCFS employees to complete and clear multiple background clearances prior to employment with this agency.
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 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 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, please contact:
Leigh Anne Taylor
DCFS Human Resources
LeighAnne.Taylor.dcfs@la.govDCFS 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.