Program Consultant - Social Services

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.

Program Consultant - Social Services

This a professional level position in the Department of Children and Family Services, Child Welfare Division. The incumbent of this position is responsible for managing, analyzing and reporting data related to Child Welfare Programs in compliance with federal and state reporting requirements, within the Federal Programs Section, at the direction of the Program and Planning Deputy Assistant Secretary. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

Experience Requirements

• Six years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR


• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR


• A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR


• An advanced degree in a social science field, public health, counseling, social work, rehabilitation services, business, public, or health administration, or Juris Doctorate plus two years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services.


• 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.

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

Job Duties

• Responsible for federal reporting and compliance and serves as the agency's liaison to the Administrative for Children and Families (ACF)/Children's Bureau (CB) regarding reporting issues, data quality improvement, and program performance expectations.


• Conducts data validation and quality checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of Child Welfare data.


• Ensures that data accurately represents program activities, practices, and outcomes.


• Works with system developers and data engineers to maintain and enhance data extraction and reporting tools.


• Assures that all personnel activities are conducted in accordance with Civil Service Rules and applicable Federal and State Laws and regulations.

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.

Work Location: Placement will be determined by parish availability and your location preferences.

Louisiana HB 420 requires all prospective DCFS employees to complete and clear multiple background clearances prior to employment with this agency.

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.