Child Welfare Services Assistant (Webster Parish)
State of Louisiana, Minden, LA, United States
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.
Job Overview
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.
Location: Minden, LA – Webster Parish Child Welfare Office.
No experience or training is required.
Job Duties
Transports clients to visits with siblings, schools, clinics, doctor’s offices, or other identified needs.
Maintains a schedule of arranged client transportation for follow‑up visits.
Maintains the upkeep of assigned state vehicle(s) and records related information.
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 : Probational appointment or job appointment up to 48 months, with the possibility of conversion between the two. The position may also be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee.
Work Schedule : Typically 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday–Friday. Flexible schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and may include shifts and overtime.
Work Location : Minden, LA – Webster Parish Child Welfare Office.
Special Requirement : Possession of a current driver’s license.
All candidates must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c). Selected candidates must also pass a drug test, criminal background check, State Central Registry check, and Louisiana State Police Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry check.
Qualifications
No prior experience or training is required. A valid driver’s license is mandatory.
EEO Statement
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.
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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.
Job Overview
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.
Location: Minden, LA – Webster Parish Child Welfare Office.
No experience or training is required.
Job Duties
Transports clients to visits with siblings, schools, clinics, doctor’s offices, or other identified needs.
Maintains a schedule of arranged client transportation for follow‑up visits.
Maintains the upkeep of assigned state vehicle(s) and records related information.
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 : Probational appointment or job appointment up to 48 months, with the possibility of conversion between the two. The position may also be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee.
Work Schedule : Typically 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday–Friday. Flexible schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and may include shifts and overtime.
Work Location : Minden, LA – Webster Parish Child Welfare Office.
Special Requirement : Possession of a current driver’s license.
All candidates must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15.587.1 (c). Selected candidates must also pass a drug test, criminal background check, State Central Registry check, and Louisiana State Police Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry check.
Qualifications
No prior experience or training is required. A valid driver’s license is mandatory.
EEO Statement
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.
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