CHILD WELFARE CONSULTANT (CARE CON-RECRUIT & TRAINING)

Department MISSION To protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong. Department VISION A future where every child thrives in a loving environment, supported by empowered families and resilient communities. 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.

This is a professional-level position within the DCFS Child Welfare Division responsible for assisting in the implementation of the statewide foster home recruitment, retention, and support initiatives under the direction of the Recruitment and Training Manager. The Recruitment and Training Consultant performs specialized recruitment, training, and engagement activities designed to strengthen the pool of foster and adoptive caregivers who can meet the needs of Louisiana’s children in foster care.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

Seven years of experience in child welfare; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in social services, health services, law enforcement, or investigatory work; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in social services, health services, law enforcement, or investigatory work; OR

An advanced degree in a social science or behavioral health field, nursing, or a juris doctorate plus three years of experience in social services, health services, law enforcement, or investigatory work.

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.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

A current driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.

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).The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties:

• The incumbent works closely with the region and the Recruitment and Training Manager to develop and implement a targeted recruitment plan for foster and adoptive homes.
• Provides consultative guidance to regional leadership and recruitment staff on strategy development, targeted outreach approaches, and performance improvement.
• Builds and sustains high-level partnerships to enhance recruitment capacity and community engagement.
• Leads the development and implementation of training strategies to strengthen caregiver capacity and competency statewide
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of regional and statewide diligent recruitment efforts, caregiver support services, community engagement initiatives, and departmental goals.

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. Works 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. Location: The domiciles for these vacancies are for the following parishes: East Baton Rouge, Caddo, Rapides, and Ouachita.

Louisiana 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 the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy contact: [email protected] 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.