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.
This vacancy is located in the Sabine Parish- DCFS Child Welfare Office in Many, LA.
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.
We’re looking for an Administrative Coordinator to serve as the first point of contact at the agency in our Child Welfare Office in Sabine Parish, creating a welcoming environment for clients and visitors and providing administrative support that keeps our front office running smoothly.
This position provides clerical, programmatic, and administrative support functions for staff, applicants and clients of the Sabine Parish Child Welfare office.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Selected Core Competencies:
Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions.
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as
well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
Selected Preferred Competencies:
Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.
Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals.
Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and
your organization.
Managing Time: The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity.
Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to
develop original approaches.
Valuing Diversity: The ability to develop an awareness of DEIBA challenges and craft personal plans that
contribute to improving organizational cultures and environments.
Job Duties:
NOTE: Positions allocated at this level tend to focus on a few examples of work as listed below:
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Serve as receptionist for the office.
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Supports Child Welfare Specialists in three program areas of foster care, investigations and family service.
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Enters case information into child welfare software programs.
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Process all vendor reimbursement forms and local bill payment.
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Type legal documents, forms, and letters.
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Assist or prepare documents for court system, work with child welfare attorneys, and complete Intake forms.
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Performs other duties as assigned for the smooth operation of the Department.
Position-Specific Details:
Work Location: This vacancy is located in the Sabine Parish- DCFS Child Welfare Office in Many, LA.
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.
Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as an Administrative Coordinator 1, 2, or 3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.
The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.
DCFS is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" and Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer (SAME) for People with Disabilities" that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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 and 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.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Laura Milstead
DCFS Human Resources
laura.milstead.dcfs@la.gov
